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Cover Image: I Love Liberty, 1982 by Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), screenprint, courtesy of the Estate of Roy Lictenstein. A major figure in American art, Roy Lichtenstein was born in 1923 in New York City. Lichtenstein studied at the Art Students League in New York, and Ohio State University. After military service, he worked as a commercial artist and continued to paint. During the late 1950s he began to use elements of commercial art, comics and advertisements in his paintings and sculpture. Using bold colors, prominent black outlines and patterns of Ben-Day dots, lettering and speech balloons, Lichtenstein's distinctive renderings of familiar images captured the spirit of the Pop Art movement and remained a source of creative inspiration throughout his career.

Dear Friends: The 2003-2004 Green Book marks the second edition during our Administration. The Green Book provides the public with an organized directory of City, State and Federal government officials and services. It is an invaluable reference, and an important tool for making government accessible. We have taken a number of steps to make City government more open and accountable. Through the enhanced use of technology, we have revamped the Mayor's Management Report (MMR) as a new &quot;Public Report Card&quot; to show how City government is performing. The MMR's companion website www.nyc.gov/ myneighborhoodstats allows New Yorkers to obtain information about their communities concerning local crime statistics, park cleanliness rates, fire response times and more so that government is more accessible and transparent. New Yorkers can receive regularly information on City services and programs by signing up to receive the Digital Newsletter on www.nyc.gov. This e-mail newsletter is another example of our commitment to technology as a means to make government more accessible. Information included in the digital newsletter changes monthly and highlights the City's online services ranging from obtaining birth certificates and reviewing restaurant inspection information, to learning about benefits for seniors and traffic alerts. Because this newsletter is sent electronically, it can be delivered to New Yorkers at no cost. Our most recent, and perhaps most significant, innovation is the creation of the &quot;311&quot; system. The people of New York are the customers of City government; we work for you. By calling 311, New Yorkers can get answers to questions about any non-emergency City service or program, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not only does this improve the ability of all New Yorkers to access information; it also will serve as a revolutionary new management tool for tracking and quantifying just how well we are serving the people of New York. In this current economic and international climate, New York City must show the world how we can continue to rebuild our City, do more with less to serve our citizens, and remain resilient in the face of challenging times. Our inspiring role as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to people around the world is symbolized, as it has been for nearly 120 years by the Statue of Liberty, depicted on the cover of this Green Book by one of New York's greatest artists, Roy Lichtenstein. The City of New York is grateful to the Estate of Roy Lichtenstein for granting its permission for this courtesy reproduction of I Love Liberty. Sincerely, Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor

ORIGIN OF THE GREEN BOOK First published in 1918, the Official Directory of the City of New York had a green cover. It became so widely known as the GREEN BOOK that in 1984 its name was changed to reflect that usage.

IMPORTANT NOTE The Green Book contains various items of information about city officials and agencies supplied by those agencies. Users of the Green Book should consult the New York City Charter and other relevant city, state and federal laws for the applicable legal provisions concerning the agencies and officials listed in the directory. No statement or information contained in the Green Book is intended to nor may it be construed as superseding any such applicable legal provisions. Update sheets with recent changes will be prepared throughout the year. To download the most recent update sheet go to: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/greenbook.html

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to thank the City Publications staff, Sherly John, Arlene Mahoney, Sheila Shettle and Mary Chu for their invaluable help compiling data and proofing the directory. The directory would not be complete without the design and typesetting expertise of the Office of Media Design Services Dominick Belliteri, Wayne R. Carter and John Yue. Thanks to all that assisted in the completion of this directory. The Editor

DOING BUSINESS WITH NY CITY The City, through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services' Division of Municipal Supply Services, contracts for over $650 million in goods each year. All purchases are made through a comprehensive system of specifications and competitive bidding, which assures that contracts go to the lowest bidders who comply with specifications, terms and conditions, and have the capacity to deliver. Vendors wishing details on how to receive notice of bids in a product area, may call or write to: Division of Municipal Supply Services Office of Vendor Relations 1 Centre Street, Municipal Building, 18th Fl. So., New York, NY 10007 311 or (212) NEW-YORK Fax: (212) 669-7585

TO BUY CITY SURPLUS Throughout the year, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Office of Surplus Activities (DCAS/OSA), offers for sale a variety of surplus items. Cars, trucks, heavy/specialty equipment, motor scooters, fire apparatus, automotive parts, office equipment/supplies, electronic equipment, computers, machine tools and scrap metals are among the items sold by auction or via the competitive sealed bid process. Auctions take place every other Wednesday at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 570 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11211. For sale date information, please dial 311 or (212) NEW-YORK if outside of New York City. A listing of vehicles being offered for sale and surplus property offered via sealed bid may be viewed on our WEB site at: NYC.gov/html/dcas/html/autoauctions.html This WEB site information is updated as of 6:00 P.M. on the Friday prior to an auction date. The above referenced WEB site also makes available to you all terms and conditions of sale. For further information or to be included on the Surplus Bidders Mailing List, call or write: Division of Municipal Supply Services Office of Surplus Activities 1 Centre Street, 18 Floor, North New York, N.Y. 10007 311 or (212) NEW-YORK Fax: 212-669-2682

Note: Public holidays falling on Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday; those falling on Sunday are observed on the following Monday. * Floating Holiday; City government offices will be open.

New York City 311 Citizen Service Line New York City 311 has been established to provide the public one easy-to-remeber number to access all City services. Dial 311 from within the five boroughs and (212) NEW-YORK from anywhere to access the City's new citizen service line. 311 was established to provide the highest quality of service to residents, visitors, and businesses who need to interact with City govenrment. New Yorkers now only need two telephone numbers to access City governement: 911 for emergencies and 311 for all non-emergency governement information and services. All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and callers are provided with a tracking number so that they can call back later to find out the status of their request. Translation services are available for over 170 languages along with TTY for the hearing impaired. NYC 311 is a division of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) and interacts with agencies Citywide. The 311 number was announced in 1996 by the U.S. Department of Justice as a nationwide non-emergency phone system to serve as an alternative to 911. In 1997 the Federal Communications Commission directed the telecommunications industry to set 311 aside for use by police departments and local municipalities for non-emergency calls. New York City has become a leader in this nationwide information initiative by embracing and aggressively dev eloping NYC 311.

NYC.gov, the Official New York City Web site can be accessed at: http://NYC.gov The mission of NYC.gov, the Official New York City Portal Web site, is to provide its constituents with a single point of access to New York City government services, transactions and information. The City's Web site also provides, through links to external sites, information about cultural, educational, and recreational activities in New York City. NYC.gov, the award winning government Web site, is divided into 5 main sections: Office of the Mayor, City Agencies, Services, News &amp; Features, and City Life. Also accessible from the NYC.gov home page are: On-line Services, Forms, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), frequently used features known as &quot;I Want To. . .,&quot; a City Organizational Chart, E-mail forms, and links to local Elected Officials. City Agencies provides links to more than 78 Mayoral Offices, Agencies, Boards, Authorities, Commissions, and Task Forces

on NYC.gov, as well as links to other local, state and federal agencies. Services provides information through 12 categories of interest. News &amp; Features offers current event information and news on major policy initiatives. On-line Services contains interactive features such as live traffic cameras, on-line parking ticket payments, birth certificate ordering, and CityStore purchases, as well as on-line and downloadable forms, service complaints, a Citywide Information Technology recruitment facility allowing on-line resume submission, and downloadable tax forms. Also important to note is Search Our Site, which enables visitors to search the more than 50,000 files on NYC.gov and the Contact Us section, which enables the public to e-mail the Mayor and top Administration officials. NYC.gov is managed by the Office of New Media, a unit of the Department of Information, Technology and Telecommunications, and is a highly collaborative venture with over 78 City agencies, boards and authorities that participate as Web content contributors and agency &quot;web page&quot; developers. CITY AGENCY URLS (Uniform Resource Locators) Note: All City URLs begin with http://NYC.gov and the extensions are the agency home pages Mayor's Offices Mayor Advisory Committee on the Judiciary Anti-Graffiti Task Force Art Commission Biomedical Research and Development Task Force Community Assistance Unit Combat Family Violence Office of Contracts New York City Empowerment Zone Office of Film, Theatre &amp; Broadcasting Office of Grants Administration Office of Health Insurance Access Office of Immigrant Affairs Office of Management &amp; Budget Office of Operations Office of Payroll Administration http://NYC.gov /html/mayor /judiciary /nograffiti /artcommission /html/biotech /html/cau /domesticviolence /moc /nyez /film /grants /healthstat /immigrants /html/omb /operations /payroll

Office for People with Disabilities Commission on the Status of Women New York City Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol Office of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Action Center Youth Empowerment Services Commission Mayoral Agencies The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings NYC Department for the Aging NYC Department of Buildings NYC Department of Small Business Services The Administration for Children's Services Department of City Planning Department of Citywide Administrative Services NYC Department of Consumer Affairs NYC Department of Correction Department of Cultural Affairs Crosswalks TV City of New York Department of Design &amp; Construction Office of Emergency Management Department of Employment Department of Environmental Protection Office of Environmental Coordination Department of Finance NYC Fire Department NYC Department of Health Department of Homeless Services Department of Housing Preservation&amp; Development Human Resources

Note: The Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not have a home page on NYC.gov. Also, agencies listed under &quot;other departments&quot; on NYC.gov, including the Brooklyn Public Library, NYC Campaign Finance Board, NYC Department of Education, NYC Board of Elections, NYC Independent Budget Office and the New York Public Library, have their own independent web sites, not located on NYC.gov.

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CityStore sells the Green Book, Municipal Publications, and Gifts &amp; Collectables. GREEN BOOK: The official directory of New York, published annually. Available in both book and CD-ROM format. MUNICIPAL PUBLICATIONS: A wide range of publications issued by various city agencies detailing, analyzing and explaining specific areas of city government. Publications include the Building Code, the Electrical Code and the Charter of the City of New York GIFTS &amp; COLLECTABLES: NYC gifts including authentic memorabilia and CityStore exclusives. Find FDNY, NYPD, DSNY merchandise as well as our City Seal collection. Discover a wide assortment of books about New York as unique and diverse as the city itself.

The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City. He is also a Magistrate. The Mayor is a member, ex officio, of the following: Art Commission, Banking Commission (Chairman), and Health Insurance Board. He is also a member, ex officio, of the Board of Trustees of the NY City Employees' Retirement System, American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn Public Library, Carnegie Hall, El Museo del Barrio,

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Jewish Heritage, Museum of The City of New York, NY Botanical Garden, NY Hall of Science, NY Public Library, NY Shakespeare Festival, Queens Borough Public Library, Queens Botanical Garden, Queens Museum of Art, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, S.I. Botanical Garden, S.I. Children's Museum, S.I. Historical Society, S.I. Institute of Arts and Sciences, S.I. Zoological Society, Wave Hill and Wildlife Conservation Society. The Mayor may be removed by the Governor only on charges after a hearing. Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the Governor may suspend the Mayor for a period not exceeding thirty days. In case of a vacancy the Public Advocate shall &quot;act as the Mayor.&quot; In case of a vacancy of the Offices of both Mayor and the Public Advocate, the Comptroller shall &quot;act as the Mayor.&quot; If the vacancy shall occur before the twentieth day of September in any year, such vacancy shall be filled in the general election held in that year, otherwise it shall be filled in the general election held in the following year. The term of the person then elected Mayor shall begin on January first after such election and shall expire on the date when the term of the Mayor originally elected would have expired. Upon the commencement of the term of the thus elected Mayor, the Public Advocate or the Comptroller then acting as Mayor shall complete the term of the office to which he was elected if any remains.

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City Hall, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-3000 City of New York Internet home page: NYC.gov

Michael R. Bloomberg (of Manhattan), Mayor (R-L). Elected at the general election held November 6, 2001, for a term of four years, expiring December 31, 2005. Salary $1.00.

Executive Assistant to the Mayor--Irene Pistorino Assistant to the Mayor--Melissa Ferguson Aide to the Mayor--Karen Greene Marc V. Shaw, Deputy Mayor for Operations (212) 788-3137 Salary $168,700 The Deputy Mayor for Operations is responsible for overseeing all of the operating agencies of the City and the delivery of public services. The Deputy Mayor directs the City's relations with federal, state and local governing entities and serves as the Mayor's chief liaison with elected officials. The Deputy Mayor

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advises and assists the Mayor regarding the financial management and business practices of the City. In the Mayor's absence, the Deputy Mayor for Operations is delegated the authority to act on the Mayor's behalf. Dennis M. Walcott Deputy Mayor for Policy (212) 788-3106 Salary $168,700 The Deputy Mayor for Policy advises and assists the Mayor regarding all policies, planning, programs and initiatives and helps to ensure their implementation. The Deputy Mayor serves as a liaison with the Department of Education, School Construction Authority, CUNY, the Health and Hospitals Corporation and the New York City Housing Authority and is responsible for the Mayor's Offices of AIDS Policy Coordination, Adult Literacy and Health Insurance Access. Chief of Staff--Ernest F. Hart (212) 788-4631 Daniel L. Doctoroff Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding (212) 788-0120 Salary $1.00 The Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding oversees the City's economic development agencies, including City Planning, Economic Development Corporation, Housing Preservation and Development, Housing Development Corporation, Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Small Business Services. The Deputy Mayor oversees the planning and implementation of the policies that affect the economic prosperity of New York City. He has responsibility for coordinating efforts to secure the 2012 Olympic Games. He also oversees New York City' s physical and economic response to the events of Septemth ber 11 , including coordinating with the city and state agencies, the federal government and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation to redevelop the World Trade Center site and the financial district. Chief of Staff--Sharon Greenberger (212) 788-8510 Patricia E. Harris Deputy Mayor for Administration (212) 788-2990 Salary $168,700

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The Deputy Mayor for Administration oversees and coordinates the operations for the Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Parks and Recreation and the Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol. This office organizes and monitors City­sponsored events, Gracie Mansion and also maintains liaison with and reviews the activities of the Mayor's Voluntary Action Center, Art Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Public Private Initiatives (PPI), Central Park Conservancy, libraries, performing arts organizations, gardens and zoos. Chief of Staff--Nanette Smith (212) 788-3034 Carol A. Robles-Roman Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs and Counsel to the Mayor (212) 788-3102 Salary $168,700 The Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs oversees the Commission on Human Rights, Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, Office of Immigrant Affairs and Language Services, Office to Combat Domestic Violence, Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator, Commission on the Status of Women, Office of People with Disabilities and Office of Veteran Affairs. The Counsel to the Mayor serves as the Mayor's personal legal advisor on matters involving the City of New York. As such, she advises the Mayor with regard to legal and policy issues which affect the implementation of Mayoral initiatives, programs and operations. The Counsel also serves as the liaison to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, and her office represents the Mayor on various boards, including the New York City Police Department Pension Fund Board of Trustees, the New York City Fire Department Pension Fund Board of Trustees, the Office of Labor Relations Deferred Compensation Board, and the Board of Collective Bargaining. Deputy Counsel/Records Access Officer--Michael Best (212) 788-8111 Special Counsel--Anthony Crowell (212) 788-3013 Chief of Staff/Special Counsel--Stacey Cumberbatch (212) 788-4694

Peter Madonia Chief of Staff (212) 788-2728 Salary $162,800 The Mayor's Chief of Staff oversees all aspects of the Mayor's

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Office, including scheduling, advance, correspondence, citywide services, appointments, fiscal and administrative affairs. The Chief of Staff also serves as an advisor to the Mayor on personnel, operational and policy matters. He also serves as the liaison to the Mayor's Committee on Appointments. Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff--Archana Jayaram (212) 788-7477 Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration--Vacant (212) 788-3007 Deputy Chief of Staff for Scheduling and Advance--Shea Fink (212) 788-2608 Vincent La Padula Senior Advisor to the Mayor (212) 788-2930 Salary $162,800 The Senior Advisor to the Mayor is responsible for the development of reform initiatives designed to connect the Mayor and the City Government as a whole, to the people of the City of New York. To this end, the Senior Advisor oversees the Community Assistance Unit, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Department of Information, Technology and Telecommunications and works to facilitate communication between the public and private sectors. The Senior Advisor also advises the Mayor regarding the day-to-day interactions between the City and the public. Kevin Sheekey Special Advisor to the Mayor (212) 788-2950 Salary $150,000 The Special Advisor to the Mayor oversees special initiatives undertaken at the Mayor's direction. Ester R. Fuchs Special Advisor for Governance and Strategic Planning (212) 788-3128 Salary $120,000 The Special Advisor for Governance and Strategic Planning is responsible for developing and implementing reform initiatives for City agencies as well as advising on new, innovative and efficient ways to deliver public services. Working with the Mayor, Deputy Mayors and Commissioners, the Special Advisor for Governance and Strategic Planning advises on governance issues, conducts strategic planning and contributes to community building.

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Alan Gartner Director of Research (212) 788-3064

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To enhance the effectiveness of City services, the Director of Research works with City agencies in identifying individual and collective research, program priorities and reaches out to other jurisdictions to identify exemplary practices. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 253 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-2884 Established in 2002 by Executive Order No. 6, as amended by Executive Order No. 12, the committee assists the Mayor in the recruitment and evaluation of highly qualified persons for appointment and reappointment to agencies, boards, commissions and other public bodies. The Committee consists of five to ten members, including a chairman designated by the Mayor. Each member is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. Chair--Nathan Leventhal Executive Director--Andrea Shapiro Davis (212) 788-2721 ART COMMISSION City Hall, New York, New York 10007 (212) 788-3071; Fax: (212) 788-3086 TTY/TDD: (212) 788-3091 NYC.gov/artcommission Established in 1898, the Art Commission's function is to review and approve designs for works of art, architecture, landscape architecture, and street furniture proposed to be erected on or above City-owned property; and to oversee the conservation of the City's art collection. The Commission is composed of eleven members, seven of whom are appointed by the Mayor from a list submitted by the Fine Arts Federation of New York. Terms are for three years or until a successor is appointed. Commissioners serve without salary, and membership must include a painter, a sculptor, an architect, a landscape architect, three lay members, and representatives of the Mayor, the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public meetings are held on the second Monday of every month except August.

Executive Director--Deborah Bershad CITYWIDE COORDINATOR FOR AIDS POLICY 346 Broadway, Rm. 1115, New York, NY 10013 (212) 788-2752; Fax: (212) 788-9360 Established in April 1992, this Office coordinates the efforts of City agencies that provide HIV/AIDS-related programs and services, develops policies and programs, acts as liaison with community agencies, and represents the City on issues relating to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This office oversees the activities of the HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council and serves as the grantee of the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. Director--Frank Oldham, Jr. Director of Housing--Gary B. Sutnick Director of Strategic Planning--Kevin Garrett MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CITYWIDE SERVICES City Hall, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-7477 Fax: (212) 788-3127; (212) 788-9977 The office is responsible for analyzing and monitoring all Planned Action Reports (PARs) submitted by Mayoral agencies to ensure that agencies comply with all personnel rules, regulations and guidelines. Additionally, the office reviews all out-of-city travel requests for agencies.

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Director­Vicki Metzger

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COMMISSION TO COMBAT POLICE CORRUPTION 17 Battery Place, Suite 327, New York, NY 10004 (212) 487-7350 NYC.gov/html/ccpc/home.html Established by Executive Order on February 27, 1995, the Commission to Combat Police Corruption (Police Commission) is empowered to act as an independent monitor to review and evaluate Police Department anti-corruption measures, to ensure that the Police Department remains vigilant in combating corruption and to assure the public that the Police Department is implementing and maintaining an effective anti-corruption program. The Police Commission makes a written report at least annually to the Mayor and the Police Commissioner. The commission is comprised of five unsalaried members appointed by the Mayor, has a full-time staff headed by an executive director and meets weekly. Police Commission members serve for three-year terms (initial members were appointed to staggered terms up to three years) and until a replacement is appointed.

Unit maintains liaison with community groups, civic/neighborhood associations, and public and private agencies in order to address and bring to the attention of the Mayor and other appropriate City officials' issues and problems of concern to communities. The Unit coordinates the Mayor's Town Hall meetings and represents the Mayor at community meetings. It is responsible for coordinating activities of city agencies with respect to the implementation and operation of City Charter provisions concerning Community Boards and District Service Cabinets. The Unit exercises all functions, powers and duties regarding street activity permits. Commissioner--Jonathan Greenspun (212) 788-7417 Deputy Commissioner--Thomas Curitore (212) 788-7419 Chief of Staff--Vacant (212) 788-7418 Emergency Operations Unit: (212) 788-7434 Street Activity Permit Office: (212) 788-7439 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CONTRACTS 253 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-0010; Fax: (212) 788-0049 NYC.gov/moc Established in 1988 and continued by Executive Order No. 11 of July 26, 1994, the Mayor's Office of Contracts oversees and supports the procurement activities of City agencies; maintains a comprehensive contract information system known as VENDEX; provides online access to public contract information through its Public Access Center; directs the City's procurement reform, streamlining and new technology efforts; fosters contacts with the vendor community; and administers public hearings for contracts, real property, franchises and concessions, and in rem property foreclosure releases. The Director is the City Chief Procurement Officer. Director--Marla Simpson (212) 788-0018 CORRESPONDENCE SERVICES One Centre Street, Room 2358, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-2876; Fax: (212) 788-442-5603 The Correspondence Services unit receives, tracks and routes letters, faxes and e-mails addressed to the Mayor. This unit also includes the Mayor's mailroom and the Central Messenger Service which receives and delivers mail for all mayoral staff. Director--Jody J. Kaplan (212) 788-2876 Central Messenger Service--(212) 788-7530 Mail Room--(212) 788-2459

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OFFICE OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR One Centre Street, Room 1012 North, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-6810; Fax: (212) 788-6847 The Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator, established pursuant to Section 13 of the City Charter, is primarily the Mayor's advisor on criminal justice policy and legislation and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the City criminal justice agencies, including the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Department of Correction, the Department of Probation and the Department of Juvenile Justice and serves as the City's primary liaison with the court system, the five District Attorneys and the State criminal justice system. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the arrest to arraignment system, the use of City monies for legal services to indigent defendants, funding of alternative to incarceration programs, the City's Court Facilities Master Plan and PINS services. Criminal Justice Coordinator--John Feinblatt Deputy Coordinator--Eric S. Lee (212) 788-8127 Deputy Coordinator for Research/Policy--Michele Sviridoff (212) 788-6848 Associate Coordinator--Martin H. Becker (212) 788-6795 Counsel--Vacant (212) 788-6818 Special Counsel--Richard Plansky (212) 788-6783 OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (MOPD) 100 Gold St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 788-2830 TTY/TDD (212) 788-2838; Fax: (212) 999-7058 NYC.gov/html/mopd Established by Executive Order No. 17 in 1990, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities functions as a liaison between the disability community and City government, and works collaboratively with other agencies to assure that the rights and needs of people with disabilities are included in all City initiatives. The office is responsible for developing City policies concerning people with disabilities, overseeing and assisting in implementation of City compliance with laws recognizing rights of people with disabilities, providing information on disability related matters and housing referrals and advises the Department of Buildings on the implementation of Building Code accessibility provisions (Local Law 58). The Director co-chairs the City's Americans with Disabilities Act Task Force, the Pedestrian Ramp Committee and serves as a statutory member to the Transportation Disabled Committee.

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MAYOR'S OFFICE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (OCDV) 100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 788-3156; Fax: (212) 788-2798 NYC.gov/domesticviolence Established as a permanent office in 2002 by Chapter 19 of the New York City Charter, the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) is committed to reducing domestic violence through prevention, intervention and offender accountability. The office coordinates the domestic violence services and programs provided by fifteen City agencies. Working in partnership with other agencies, community-based organizations and the private sector, it develops and implements comprehensive programs that deal with all areas of domestic violence, including teen relationship abuse, substance abuse, the delivery of criminal justice and health services in diverse communities and adult literacy. OCDV is also responsible for public education and training on domestic violence issues and conducts citywide public education campaigns. As the City's advocate for domestic violence issues, this office develops and recommends a comprehensive legislative agenda. Commissioner--Yolanda Jimenez Deputy Commissioner--Monique Imbert Special Assistant--Vacant Law Enforcement Coordinator--Thomas Lowney Community Outreach and Training Coordinator--Aida Paez COUNCIL ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF NEW YORK CITY 51 Chambers St., Rm. 228, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-7900; Fax: (212) 788-7913 The Council, a privately funded citizens' organization in the Office of the Mayor, was formed in 1970 to promote environmental awareness among New Yorkers. Activities include: The Open Space Greening Program which provides material and technical assistance to community sponsored open space projects in the five boroughs; Greenmarket, a series of farmers' markets; The Training Student Organizers Program which trains high school and college students to organize environmental improvement projects in schools and neighborhoods; The Waste Prevention and Recycling Service which assists businesses in establishing cost-effective waste reduction systems. Honorary Chair--Marian S. Heiskell Chair--Forrest Church Executive Director--Lys McLaughlin

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FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT City Hall, New York, NY 10007 This Office encompasses the fiscal and administrative functions of the Office of the Mayor. This includes the management of personnel, facilities, payroll and timekeeping, budget, accounts payable, contracts, grants and management information systems. Director of Fiscal and Administrative Management-- Vacant (212) 788-3007; Fax: (212) 788-9711 Director, Administrative Operations--Jean Ross (212) 788-3014 Director, Fiscal Operations/Agency Chief Contracting Officer--Vicki Metzger (212) 788-2676 Director, Management Information Systems-- Garish Chhugani (212) 788-2859 Director, Payroll and Timekeeping--Carmelo F. Goiricelaya (212) 788-2423 Director, Personnel--Bruce McDougald (212) 788-2650 OFFICE OF HEALTH INSURANCE ACCESS (MOHIA) 51 Chambers St., 1st. Floor, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-8282 or 1-888-NYC-6116 for program eligibility and enrollment information; TTY: 1-866-692-9900 NYC.gov/healthstat The mission of the Mayor's Office of Health Insurance Access (MOHIA) is to increase access to and improve health insurance for New Yorkers. The first priority is to ensure that everyone who is eligible but not yet enrolled in a public health insurance program gets enrolled. To accomplish this, every city agency is helping to educate, and in some cases enroll, people in programs. MOHIA is also working closely with private organizations to accomplish this goal. Executive Director--Majorie A. Cadogan (212) 788-8267 Deputy Director--Vacant (212) 788-8358 HIV HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING COUNCIL Office of the Mayor, AIDS Policy Coordination 346 Broadway, Rm. 1115 New York, NY 10013 (212) 788-2752 Fax: (212) 788-9360 Established by Executive Order No. 23 on January 18, 1991, the Council of 45 members appointed by the Mayor determines priorities for allocation of funds received through Title I of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act of 1990, and develops comprehensive plans for efficient

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organization and delivery of HIV/AIDS services. The Council annually elects a Community Co-chair and the Citywide Coordinator for AIDS Policy, appointed by the Mayor, serves as the Governmental Co-chair. Governmental Co-Chair--Frank Oldham, Jr. OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS 100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 788-7654 Fax: (212) 788-9389 NYC.gov/immigrants The Office of Immigrant Affairs is a bridge between immigrant and limited English-speaking communities and City government. Functions include policy analysis and recommendation, constituency services, public education, outreach and events. The office also links City government with community-based organizations, manages the citywide volunteer language bank, and coordinates translations and interpreting services for City government. Commissioner--Sayu V. Bhojwani OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS City Hall, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-2162; Fax: (212) 788-9711 This Office coordinates the activities of the City, State and Federal Legislative Affairs Offices and is the liaison between City and other governments. Director--Haeda B. Mihaltses OFFICE OF CITY LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 788-3678; Fax: (212) 788-2647 This Office represents the Mayor and City agencies at the City Council, and serves as liaison between the Administration and the Offices of the Comptroller, Public Advocate, and Borough Presidents. Director--John A. Crotty OFFICE OF STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 111 Washington Ave., Rm. 201, Albany, NY 12210 (518) 447-5200; Fax: (518) 462-5870 This Office represents the Mayor and City agencies before the State Legislature, the Governor and State agencies, and reviews

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Director--Anthony Piscitelli NEW YORK CITY FEDERAL AFFAIRS OFFICE 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 350 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 624-5900; Fax: (202) 624-5926 This Office is the intergovernmental liaison between City government and the Federal government and is responsible for presenting the City's interests to the Congress and the Executive Branch. Director--Judy L. Chesser (202) 624-5910 Deputy Daly Director--William Daly (202) 624-5908 MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY 36 W. 44th St., New York, NY 10036 (212) 944-6225 Fax: (212) 768-4115 NYC.gov/judiciary This Committee submits recommendations to the Mayor from which the Mayor makes appointments to the Family Court, to the Criminal Court and interim appointments to the Civil Court. The Committee is composed of nineteen members, nine including the Chair and Vice Chair selected by the Mayor, eight selected by the Mayor from nominations submitted by the Presiding Justices for the First and Second Departments, and two selected by the Mayor from nominations submitted by the deans of the law schools within New York City on a rotating basis. Members nominated by law school deans serve for a term of one year and all other members serve for two year terms. Vacancies in the Committee are filled in the same manner as initial appointments and persons appointed to fill vacancies shall serve for the remainder of the term. A member of the Committee may be removed by the Mayor for cause. Chair--Zachary Carter Vice Chair--Robert Keating Executive Director--Desiree Kim NEW YORK CITY LOFT BOARD 49-51 Chambers St., Room 1006, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-7610 Fax: (212) 788-7501 NYC.gov/html/loft

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Commissioner of Buildings Loft residential tenants Real estate industry Loft manufacturing interests Public Public Public Public

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Acting Executive Director--Leslie Torres (212) 788-7619 Director of Operations--Vacant Director of Hearings--Vacant OFFICE OF MIDTOWN ENFORCEMENT 330 W. 42nd St., 26th Fl, New York, NY 10036 (212) 788-7140 Established on January 19, 1976 to improve conditions in Times Square, the Office now coordinates the delivery of City services and undertakes legal and other enforcement strategies in midtown Manhattan (14th Street to 60th Street, East to West). The Office also develops specific civil enforcement initiatives in other areas of the city, at the direction of the Criminal Justice Coordinator. The Director is an ex-officio member of the Mayor's Midtown Citizens Committee and a member of the Board of Directors of the Time Square Business Improvement District and the Fashion Center Business Improvement District. Acting Director--M. Virginia Sullivan OFFICE OF OPERATIONS 253 Broadway, 10th Flr, New York, NY 10013 (212) 442-8130 Fax: (212) 676-8280 NYC.gov/operations Established pursuant to section 15 of the City Charter, the Office of Operations oversees the daily operations of City agencies. It coordinates City initiatives and assists agencies in improving

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service quality and delivery and in measuring performance to provide greater public accountability. The Office publishes the Charter mandated Mayor's Management Report (MMR). The MMR, which is released twice a year, serves as a public report card about the way City services affect the lives of City residents. Director--Susan L. Kupferman First Deputy Director--Myrna Ramon Chief of Staff--Helene Fromm MAYOR'S PRESS OFFICE City Hall, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-2958 Fax: (212) 788-2975 This Office serves as a liaison with the news media and public information offices of Mayoral agencies. Also oversees the Photography, Research and Speechwriting units of the Mayor's Office. Press Secretary--Edward Skyler First Deputy Press Secretary--Jordan Barowitz Mayor's Photo Unit--Kristen Artz, Edward L. Reeed (212) 788-2805 NEW YORK CITY COMMISSION FOR THE UNITED NATIONS, CONSULAR CORPS AND PROTOCOL 2 United Nations Plaza, 27th Fl., New York, NY 10017 (212) 319-9300; Fax: (212) 319-3430 NYC.gov/international Established by Executive Order No. 35, the NYC Commission consists of three divisions and houses the Sister City Program. Commissioner--Marjorie B. Tiven General Counse--Bryan X. Grimaldi Division for the United Nations and Consular Corps The Division serves as the official liaison between the Office of the Mayor (as well as all City agencies) and the United Nations, 191 Permanent Missions, and 100 Consulates. The main purpose is to facilitate positive relations among members of the international community, local, state, and federal governments, and New Yorkers. We provide advice and supervision to City agencies in international matters. Staff assists the international diplomatic community, as well as private citizens and government agencies.

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Division for International Business The Division's objective is to attract international business and investment and to increase expansion opportunities for existing international businesses. Additionally, the Division welcomes international companies that are newly locating in the City and links international companies to non-profit businesses and cultural institutions. Deputy Commissioner--Linda K. Gras Director­Elizabeth Daly Office for Protocol 100 Gold St., 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10038 (212) 788-2605; Fax (212) 788-3235 The Office for Protocol provides assistance with matters involving ceremonial courtesies and extends hospitality due heads of state, distinguished visitors and other dignitaries on behalf of the Mayor and the City of New York. In addition, the office serves as the liaison between visiting dignitaries and the Mayor. Director of Protocol--Leni Liftin Sister City Program The Sister City Program maintains special cultural, economic, technological, and educational relationships with six Sister Cities and other cities of the world. President­Ambassador Nancy Soderberg Executive Director­Ciara Knudsen MAYOR'S OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS 1 Centre St., Rm. 2358, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-2569 Established by Executive Order No. 68 of August 25, 1976, the Office shall organize, manage and direct all public ceremonies, celebrations, receptions, and similar functions held under City auspices by order of the Mayor; coordinate the activities of the various City agencies and departments with regard to the planning and implementation of special events, and maintain liaison with the private sector for the coordination and support of City-sponsored events. Director--Terry D. Jackson (212) 788-2561

Established by Local Law #53 in 1987, the Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs coordinates the activities between the City and the nearly 400 veteran organizations that operate within the five boroughs. The Director also acts as the Liaison to the Military i.e., Active Duty, Reserve and Guard components deployed within our boundaries. This office assists and informs members of the armed services who are residents of the City in relation to matters pertaining to education and training; health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities; employment and re-employment services; provisions of federal, state and local laws affording special rights and privileges to members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

Deputy Director--Clarice Joynes (212) 676-6098 MAYOR'S VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER (MVAC) 49-51 Chambers St., Suite 1231 New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-7550; Fax: (212) 788-7570 NYC.gov/volunteer Established by Mayoral Order in 1966, this Office (MVAC) serves government and not-for-profit agencies; mobilizes the City's volunteer &quot;people power potential&quot;; acts as a clearinghouse for the recruitment and referral of volunteers and provides professional consultation for the development and administration of volunteer programs. The CLOTHING BANK: New Clothes for the Homeless and Needy, a program of MVAC, distributes new clothing to agencies and organizations that serve the homeless and needy in the five boroughs. Executive Director--Nazli Parvizi Assistant Director/Director of CLOTHING BANK-- Barbara A. Cooper COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 788-2738; Fax: (212) 788-3298 NYC.gov/women Established by Executive Order No. 28 of March 31, 1975, the forty-six member Commission is an advisory body to the Mayor. The Commission initiates programs, supports legislation and seeks changes in public policy to improve the status of women in

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New York City. It links women and/or organizations to resources supportive of women's equality and encourages women to empower themselves and become advocates in the struggle for equal rights. The Commission also coordinates the Women's Advisors Program which works to improve the employment status and work environment of women municipal employees. Chair--Anne Sutherland Fuchs Executive Director--Carmen Rita Torrent

PUBLIC ADVOCATE FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Municipal Bldg., 15th Fl. North, New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-7200; Fax: (212) 669-4701; TTY/TDD: (212) 669-7438 www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov Ombudsman Line (212) 669-7250 Public Advocate's Senior Action Line (212) 669-7670 An independently elected public official, the Public Advocate represents the consumers of City services. She reviews and investigates complaints about City services, assesses whether agencies are responsive to the public, and recommends improvements in agency programs and complaint handling procedures; he serves as ombudsman, or go-between, for individuals who are having trouble getting the service, help or answer they need from City agencies; she monitors the effectiveness of the City's public information and education efforts. The Public Advocate presides at meetings of the City Council, has the right to participate in the discussions of the Council, is an ex officio member of all Council committees and can sponsor local legislation. She votes only in the event of a tie. The Public Advocate also monitors compliance of City officers and agencies with the New York City Charter. The Public Advocate chairs the Commission on Public Information and Communication and appoints one of its 11 members. She sits on the Board of Trustees of the New York City Employees' Retirement System and is also an ex officio member of the board of the Museum of the City of New York and the Queens Borough Public Library. She appoints one member of the City Planning Commission, whose members serve five-year terms, and she serves on the committee to select the director of the Independent Budget Office. The Public Advocate succeeds the Mayor in the event that the Mayor resigns, is removed, dies or otherwise is unable to discharge his powers and duties. A vacancy in the office of Public Advocate will be filled by popular election. In the interim, the

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Speaker of the City Council becomes a member of all the boards on which the Public Advocate sits.

One Centre St., Municipal Bldg., Rm. 530, New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-3500 Fax (212) 669-8878 www.comptroller.nyc.gov An independently elected official, the Comptroller advises the Mayor, the City Council, and the public of the City's financial condition, and makes recommendations on City programs and operations, fiscal policies, and financial transactions. The Comptroller also audits and examines all matters relating to the City's finances; registers proposed contracts; verifies budget authorization and codes for contracts; determines credit needs, terms and conditions; prepares warrants for payment; and issues and sells City obligations. In addition, the Comptroller's office conducts performance analyses of City agencies to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of City services; helps ensure the safeguarding of assets and the accuracy of accounting data; audits City financial transactions; settles and adjusts all claims for or against the City and approves emergency contracts. The Comptroller also is the custodian and delegated investment adviser to all five of the City's pension boards, manages the sinking funds and all other City-held trust funds, including five pension funds; maintains the City's accounts; and publishes the City's annual financial statement.

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The Comptroller is a member of the Banking Commission, State Financial Control Board, Franchise and Concession Review Committee, Industrial Development Agency, Financial Information Services Agency, and Community Action Board. The Comptroller appoints two members to the Procurement Policy Board. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the New York City Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, the Fire Department Pension Fund, the Police Pension Fund, and numerous cultural institutions and Business Improvement Districts in the City The Comptroller can be removed by the Governor only on charges after a hearing. Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the Governor may suspend the Comptroller for a period not exceeding thirty days. In the case of a vacancy, the First Deputy Comptroller &quot;shall act as Comptroller&quot; until a Comptroller is duly elected by the people for the remainder of the unexpired term and has qualified.

William C. Thompson, Jr., Comptroller (D). Elected at the general election held Nov. 6, 2001 for a term of four years, expiring Dec. 31, 2005. Salary $160,000, as fixed by Sec. 91 of the New York City Charter.

Deputy General Counsel--Patrice Andrews (212) 669-7773 Deputy General Counsel--Valerie Budzik (212) 669-3197 Deputy General Counsel--Richard Simon (212) 669-7775 Bureau of Labor Law Assistant Comptroller-- B. Dean Angelakos Acting Bureau Chief--Martin J. Moran (212) 669-4834 Director, Classifications &amp; Determinations-- William P. Helfman (212) 669-4440 Director, Investigations--Gregory Bonano (212) 669-8942 Labor Law Counsel--Robert Palmer (212) 669-4731 Audit Supervisor--Stuart Rimmer (212) 669-2914 Audit Committee of the City of New York Provides independent oversight of the City's annual auditing and financial reporting operations, performing a role comparable to that of a publicly held corporation's independent audit committee. Comprised of seven members: four independent members, two nominated by the Mayor, and two nominated by the City Comptroller, as well as the Mayor, the Comptroller, and the Public Advocate.

The Borough Presidents are the executive officials of each borough. The City Charter gives them authority to: work with the Mayor in preparing the annual executive budget submitted to the City Council and to propose borough budget priorities directly to the council; review and comment on major land use decisions and propose sites for city facilities within their respective boroughs; monitor and modify the delivery of city services within their boroughs; and engage in strategic planning for their boroughs. Each Borough President appoints a member of the New York City Board of Education and a member of the City Planning Commission. Each borough president sits on the New York City Off-Track Betting Site Selection Board when the board is considering matters pertinent to OTB locations within that borough; each also is a trustee of the New York City Employees' Retirement System. The Borough Presidents appoint members to Community Boards who serve without compensation, and each chairs a Borough Board. Each Borough President maintains a topographical bureau. The Borough President must be a citizen of the United States and resident of the borough when elected and throughout the term of office. A Borough President may be removed by the Governor only on charges after a hearing. Pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the governor may suspend a borough president for a period not exceeding thirty days. Vacancies shall be filled in a prompt special election for the remainder of the term. The council delegation for the borough shall select an acting Borough President to serve until the special election. The Mayor is required to call the meetings at which such acting officials are to be named, but has no vote except in case of a tie. BOROUGH BOARDS &quot;There shall be in each borough a board to be known as the borough board which shall consist of the borough president and the district council members from such borough, and the chairperson of each community board in the borough.&quot; (Sec. 85a., New York City Charter as revised, 1985.) COMMUNITY BOARDS See COMMUNITY BOARDS Section for key personnel. Maps of community districts are available at the Dept. of City Planning, 22 Reade St., New York, NY 10007-1216.

C. Virginia Fields, President of the Borough (D/L). Salary $135,000 fixed by Sec. 81 of the New York City Charter. Re-lected at the general election held November 6, 2001 for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2005.

Marty Markowitz, President of the Borough (D). Salary $135,000, as fixed by Sec. 81 of the New York City Charter. Elected at the general election held Nov. 6, 2001 for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2005. He is also a Trustee, ex-officio, of the Brooklyn Institutes of Arts and Sciences and the Brooklyn Public Library.

City Hall, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-7100 The City Council is the legislative branch of city government. Its members are elected every four years and represent districts of approximately 144,000 people. As a result of the City Charter, the composition of the current 51 members are: ten from Manhattan, eight from the Bronx, fourteen from Queens, sixteen from Brooklyn and three from Staten Island. The first meeting in each year is called the Charter Meeting, which is held on the first Wednesday after the first Monday of January at noon. At least two stated meetings shall be held each month by the Council, except in its discretion, in July and August. In addition to its legislative role and oversight powers over City agencies, the Council approves the City's budget and has decision-making powers over land use issues. Council Members receive an annual salary of $90,000 as fixed by Sec. 26 of the New York City Charter. A Council member must be a United States citizen and a resident of the Councilmanic District from which the Council member is elected. No Council member may be an employee of any City agency in any capacity. Officers of the Council Speaker--A. Gifford Miller (212) 788-7210 Majority Leader--Joel Rivera (212) 788-6966 Deputy Majority Leader--Bill Perkins (212) 788-7397 Majority Whip--Leroy Comrie (212) 788-7084 Chief of Staff--Forrest R. Taylor (212) 788-8488 Legislative Counsel--Gary Altman (212) 788-7149 Senior Advisor to the Speaker--Jessica Lappin (212) 788-7210 Executive Assistant to the Speaker--Barbara Scafiddi (212) 788-7145 Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff--Kim Stroman (212) 788-8488 Minority Leader--James S. Oddo (212) 788-7159 Minority Whip--Dennis P. Gallagher (212) 788-7363 Counsel &amp; Chief of Operations to the Minority Leader-- Kevin E. Fullington (212) 788-7159

265 Municipal Bldg. (South Side), New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-2400; Fax: (212) 669-3300 Serves as City Clerk and Clerk of the Council; to attest to each Local Law enacted by the Council, all legislation desired by and affecting the city requiring concurrent action by the State Legislature; to attest to leases and deeds of the city property, grants, agreements, bonds, tax notes and other forms of obligations of the city; has charge of all papers and documents of the city except as otherwise provided by law to include: executive and administrative orders of the Mayor, certificates of judicial appointments by the Mayor, rules and regulations of every city agency and department, oaths of office of all city employees, City Marshal bonds, referendum petitions; qualifies all Commissioners of Deeds; registers lobbyists; certification to the Board of Elections of all judicial vacancies; custodian of the City Seal; registration of domestic partners; administrator of the Marriage License Bureau, to include: issuance, recording and solemnization of marriage licenses,

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certification of marriage records, registrar of clergymen and officials authorized to solemnize marriages within the city.

Victor L. Robles, City Clerk and Clerk of the Council, Salary $159,368. Appointed October 12, 2001.

727 Municipal Bldg., New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-2746 Designates the banks in which all the moneys of the city shall be deposited; recommends to the city council the discount rate for prepayments of real estate taxes, and the penalty rate for late payments. Composed of the Mayor (Chair), Comptroller and Commissioner of Finance. No additional compensation. The Commission meets quarterly in the office of the Secretary, 727 Municipal Bldg., Manhattan, in February, May, September and November of each year.

Building 292, 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205-1054 (718) 907-5900 Fax: (718) 643-9296 This local development corporation, organized under Section 1411 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, manages and develops the former Brooklyn Navy Yard as an industrial park under a ninety-nine year lease with the City of New York. The corporation's purpose is to maximize employment in the City, in particular the Borough of Brooklyn, through the development and retention of industry at the Navy Yard. The 264-acre Brooklyn Navy Yard industrial park, located on the Brooklyn waterfront between the Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges, is currently home to more than 250 varied businesses employing approximately 3,500 people in 3.5 million square feet of indoor space. In addition, the ship repair industry, using the Yard's four active drydocks, carries on the Yard's historic maritime tradition.

Mayor and Brooklyn Borough President. Term five years. The Mayor, Comptroller and Brooklyn Borough President are also members, ex-officio. No salary. Monthly meeting held the third Tuesday of each month, except July and August.

60 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013 (212) 566-5000 Fax: (212) 566-3784 TTY/TDD: (212) 566-4769 24 hour information and complaint number: Dial 311 or (212) NEW-YORK NYC.gov/buildings The Department's mission is to ensure the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the Building Code, Zoning Resolution and other applicable laws, and promote development with integrity professionalism and efficiency.

Created by Local Law 61 of 1991, the Department of Business Services provides technical assistance and services to New York City businesses, encourages the growth of small, minority, and women-owned businesses and encourages their participation in the City's procurement process, administers neighborhood commercial development programs, and provides business assistance programs that include tax and energy savings, relocation assistance, and aid in obtaining government contracts. The Department also provides administrative support for the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting. In addition, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is funded through a contract with the Department of Business Services. For information and access to programs and services which assist businesses, call (212) 618-8844

DIVISION OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY Minority/Women Business Enterprise/Locally-Based Enterprise Director­Celeste Morris (212) 513- 6437 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NYEZ) 100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 788-7683; Fax: (212) 788-2718 http://nyc.gov/nyez The New York Empowerment Zone, a $300 million City, State and Federal partnership created to revitalize Upper Manhattan and the South Bronx. The program seeks to stimulate economic growth through use of public funds and tax incentives to encourage private investments and to create jobs. Director­Nicole Poindexter (212) 788-3098

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NEW YORK CITY CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

40 Rector St., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10006 (212) 306-7100 Fax: (212) 306-7143; E-mail: [email protected] Established by Local Law 8 of 1988. The Board is included in the New York City Charter as a result of approval of a ballot proposition in November 1988. The Board, an independent nonpartisan agency, provides public funding to candidates for City elective offices who choose to participate in the City's public financing program and monitors candidates' campaign contributions and expenditures to assure that they conform to the requirements of the law. The Board also makes public disclosure of the candidates' campaign finances and publishes a nonpartisan Voter Guide for each regularly scheduled City election, providing information on candidates, ballot proposals, and voting assistance. In addition, the Board administers a mandatory debate program for candidates for citywide office who seek public funding for their campaigns. Composed of a five-member board of whom two are appointed by the Mayor and two by the Speaker of the City Council. The Chair is appointed by the Mayor after consultation with the Speaker.

150 William Street, New York, NY 10038 1-877-KIDS NYC (543-7692) NYC.gov/html/acs The Administration for Children's Services was created on January 11, 1996 from the child welfare divisions of the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, to make the mission of providing for the safety, care and nurturing of New York City's children the sole objective of one agency. ACS fulfills this mandate by: 1) acting as a child protective service, receiving and investigating reports of child abuse and neglect; 2) assisting families at risk by addressing the causes of abuse and neglect; 3) providing children and families with preventive services to avert the impairment or disruption of families; 4) placing a child in temporary foster care or permanent adoption when preventive services cannot redress causes of child maltreatment; 5) assisting in bringing to justice any person who criminally injures a child; 6) providing opportunities for children's growth and development through child care and Head Start services; 7) providing services to ensure that legally responsible parents provide child support; and 8) issuing of child performer permits. To report child abuse and neglect, call the New York State Central Register (SCR) Child Abuse &amp; Maltreatment Hotline: General Public, Dial 311 or (212) NEW-YORK Mandated Reporters, (800) 635-1552 Outside of New York State, (518) 474-8740

One Centre St., Rm. 2300, New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-2609 Composed of a Chair and four other members not more than three of whom shall be of the same political party as the Chair. Term six years. Mayor appoints one member Chair. Chair's term, separate from his or her term as a Commission member, is one year. Salaries: Chair, $335.60 per diem; members, $305.09 per diem. Functions as a quasi-judicial body for individual appeals from disciplinary actions and appeals from decisions of the Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services; and acts as guardian of the City's merit system.

No more than eighty-three city marshals shall be appointed by the Mayor. Term five years. Fees only. Every marshal shall be a domiciliary of the City of New York at the time of appointment and during his or her term of office. Vacancies occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled by the Mayor for unexpired terms. City marshals are regulated by the New York City Department of Investigation, 80 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Dial 311 or (212) NEW-YORK. For an up-to-date list of City Marshals visit the DOI website at www.nyc.gov/html/doi

22 Reade St., New York, NY 10007-1216 (212) 720-3276 Fax: (212) 720-3218 Meets in Spector Hall at 22 Reade Street, Manhattan, twice a month on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. Composed of a Chair who serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and 12 members appointed as follows: six by the Mayor (M); five, each by a Borough President (BP); and one by the Public Advocate (PA). Members serve for overlapping five-year terms. A Vice Chair, designated by the Mayor from among the members, serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. Vacancies may be filled for unexpired terms. The Chair also acts as the Director of City Planning. The Chair is responsible for overall planning, direction and coordination of policy. He or she advises and assists the Mayor and the Council on physical and public improvements related to the City's development. The Commission has primary responsibility for the conduct of planning in the City. It drafts and approves amendments to the Zoning Resolution and the City Map. Within the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure, the Commission also reviews all urban renewal and housing plans and projects, sales and leases of property to and from the City, franchises, revocable consents, landfills and site selection. These actions are subject to review and approval by the Council in accordance with Charter requirements. Salary of the Chair, $162,800. Salary of the Vice Chair, $51,900. Salary of the Commissioners, $45,131.

22 Reade St., New York, NY 10007-1216 (212) 720-3300 Fax: (212) 720-3219 NYC.gov/planning The Department of City Planning is responsible for the City's physical and socioeconomic planning, including land use and environmental review; preparation of plans and policies; and provision of technical assistance and planning information to government agencies, public officials, and community boards. The responsibilities of the Director of City Planning, who also serves as Chair of the City Planning Commission, include advising and assisting the Mayor, the Borough Presidents, and the City Council in regard to all matters related to the development and improvement of the City, as well as assisting the Mayor in the preparation of strategic plans that have long-term implications for the City. The Department is responsible for land use analysis in support of the Commission's review of proposals for zoning map and text amendments; special permits under the Zoning Resolution; changes in the City map; the acquisition and disposition of Cityowned property; the acquisition of office space for City use; site selection for public facilities; urban renewal plans and amendments; landmark and historic district designations; and community-initiated plans under Section 197-a of the City Charter. Director--Amanda Burden (212) 720-3200 Executive Director--Richard Barth (212) 720-3500 Counsel--David Karnovsky (212) 720-3400 *

535 E. 80th St., Third Fl., New York, NY 10021 (212) 794-5450 Fax: (212) 794-5346 The Board of Trustees is the governing board of the public higher educational complex that spans the five boroughs and encompasses six community colleges, ten senior colleges, a technical college, a graduate school, a law school and a medical school. The Board is composed of 17 Trustees; ten appointed by the Governor and five by the Mayor, both with State Senate advice and consent. One ex-officio Trustee is the chair of the University Student Senate. One ex-officio non-voting Trustee is the chair of the University Faculty Senate. The Chair and the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Trustees appointed by the Mayor must be New York City residents and include at least one alumnus of an educational unit in The City University. The Trustees appointed by the Governor shall include at least one resident of each of the five boroughs of New York City and must include at least two alumni of an educational unit of The City University including at least one alumnus of a community college. New appointments will be for the unexpired period of the Trustee being replaced; reappointments will be for a period of seven years. No salary. Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Monday of the month. There are no regular meetings in July, August and December. During each year a public hearing is held in each of the boroughs on matters of university-wide interest.

555 West 57th St.,10th Flr., New York, NY 10019 (212) 541-0171 Fax: (212) 541-0401 The vehicle through which facilities are provided for senior and community colleges and graduate institutions of The City University of NY, the Fund is a tax-exempt public-benefit corporation originating July 5, 1966 by action of the New York State Legislature, Article 125-B of the Education Law, the City University Construction Fund Act. Two of the seven Trustees are ex-officio: the City University Board of Trustees Chair, and the New York State Director of the Budget or his/her designee. Additionally, the Mayor appoints one Trustee (with State Senate advice and consent); the Governor appoints two Trustees (one a member of the City University Board of Trustees, and the other with State Senate advice and consent); one Trustee is appointed by the

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Temporary President of the State Senate; and one Trustee by the Speaker of the State Assembly. Governor appoints Chair and Vice Chair from the seven Trustees.

Members Appointment Dates* Harvey Auerbach, Chair, Appointed by the Temporary President of the State Senate .......... Jan.1, 1997 Philip A. Berry, Appointed by the Mayor ............ June 19, 2002 Carole E. Stone .......................................................... Ex-officio Benno C. Schmidt, Jr. ................................................ Ex-officio

*Pursuant to Section 5 of the Public Officers Law, appointees remain in office as holdovers upon expiration of terms until new appointments are made. With the exceptions of ex officio Trustees, each Trustee serves for a term expiring concurrently with that of his/her appointing officer.

DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (DCAS)

17th Floor, Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street New York, New York 10007 (212) 669-7000 NYC.gov/dcas The Department manages, leases and purchases City real property; operates, manages and repairs courthouses and other City-owned public buildings; administers an energy conservation program; purchases supplies, materials and equipment for use by City agencies; is responsible for Citywide fleet management including operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle pool; publishes and distributes The City Record, The Green Book, the City Charter and other publications; and manages the NYC CityStore. DCAS establishes and ensures conformity to citywide personnel management standards; fosters equal employment opportunity in New York City government; evaluates Citywide personnel policies and programs; develops and administers examinations for City jobs; and helps agencies effectively manage, train and develop their personnel, with a focus on improving service, reducing cost and increasing revenue; and is responsible for the development and implementation of the New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS). The Commissioner has all the powers and duties of a municipal civil service commission and administers the provisions of the

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State Civil Service Law with respect to positions in the classified service of the City of New York.

40 Rector Street., 2nd Flr., New York, NY 10006 (212) 442-8833 Complaint Hotline: 1-800-341-CCRB TTY/TDD:1-800-223-1766 Public Information: (212) 442-8740 Fax: (212) 442-8800 NYC.gov/ccrb Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Established on July 5, 1993, the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) is an independent agency with the power to receive, investigate, hear, make findings and recommend action upon complaints by members of the public against members of the New York City Police Department that allege misconduct involving the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or use of offensive language. All personnel on staff are civilians. The Board is comprised of 13 civilian members, five members selected by the Mayor, including the chair; five members designated by the City Council (one representative for each borough) and three members designated by the Police Commissioner. Police Commissioner designees are the only members permitted to have law enforcement backgrounds. Board members serve for three-year terms (initial Board members were appointed to staggered terms of up to three years) and until a replacement is appointed.

40 Rector St., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10006 (212) 306-7160 Fax: (212) 306-7167 E-mail: [email protected] (Note: Fax number and E-mail address are provided for correspondence only, not for the service of legal papers.) Provides procedures, including certification of collective bargaining representatives, mediation, impasse panels, and arbitration, for the resolution of labor relations disputes and controversies between the City and its employee organizations and employees. The Board of Collective Bargaining consists of two city members, appointed by the Mayor, two labor members designated by the Municipal Labor Committee and three impartial members, one of whom shall be Chair of the Board and Director of the Office. The impartial members shall be elected unanimously by the other members and serve three year terms. The impartial members constitute the Board of Certification within the Office of Collective Bargaining. The Chair of the Board of Collective Bargaining serves as the Chair of the Board of Certification. Salaries: Chair, $162,800; other two impartial members, $700 per diem. City and Labor members serve without compensation. Vacancies filled for unexpired terms.

Each of the 59 Community Boards is comprised of up to 50 unsalaried members, appointed by the Borough President in consultation with the Council Members who represent any part of the Board district. The Boards play an advisory role in zoning and other land-use issues, in community planning, in the city budget process, and in the coordination of municipal services. Any person with a &quot;residence, business, professional or other significant interest&quot; in a given area is eligible for appointment to the Community Board serving that area. Each Board hires a fulltime District Manager and other staff to run a district office that receives and works to resolve residents' service delivery problems. BRONX Board No. 01 384 E. 149th Street, Suite 320, Bronx, NY 10455 (718) 585-7117

2 Lafayette St., Suite 1010, New York, NY 10007 (212) 442-1400 Fax: (212) 442-1407; TTY/TDD: (212) 442-1443 NYC.gov/ethics E-mail: (last name) @coib.nyc.gov Established by Section 2602 of the City Charter, replacing the Board of Ethics. The Board has five public members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Mayor designates the Chair. Members serve for six-year terms and receive a per diem of $250. The Chair receives a per diem of $275. The Board renders advisory opinions concerning the conflicts of interest provisions of Chapter 68 of the City Charter, promulgates rules, and provides training concerning Chapter 68, enforces Chapter 68, and collects and examines financial disclosure reports filed pursuant to Section 12-110 of the Administrative Code.

42 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 Fax: (212) 487-4221 NYC.gov/consumers 24 hour citywide information and consumer complaints: Dial 311 or (212) NEW -YORK TTY (212) 504-4115 Licensing (212) 487-4436 The Department of Consumer Affairs enforces the Consumer Protection Law, City and State weights and measures statutes, and licenses various types of businesses and activities as part of its responsibility to protect consumers. The Department also conducts research on and educates the public about consumer issues and resolves consumer complaints.

51 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-7840 Fax: (212) 788-7860 Pursuant to the New York City Charter, the Board of Correction evaluates the performance of the Department of Correction, establishes and ensures compliance with minimum health standards, mental health standards and standards of confinement in all City correctional facilities, reviews inmate and employee grievances, investigates serious incidents and makes recommendations in critical areas of correctional planning. The Board is composed of nine members, three appointed by the Mayor, three by the City Council, and three by the Mayor on the nomination jointly by the presiding justices of the appellate division of the Supreme Court for the first and second judicial departments on a rotating basis. Terms six years. No compensation. Mayor designates one member as Chair.

action of the Departments of Social Services and Correction, or in case of disagreement between such departments, under such regulations as may be established by the Mayor.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

330 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 (212) 643-7770 Fax Numbers: (212) 643-7715; (212) 643-7780; (212)643-7781 NYC.gov/html/dcla Responsible for City support for cultural organizations that enhance New York City's cultural life, heritage and economy. The Department oversees operating funds for 34 City-owned cultural institutions, a capital program for cultural facilities in all five boroughs, and program grants for over 500 cultural organizations. The Department also administers funding for parent activities in arts education, federal grants for arts groups serving low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, the commissioning of public works of art, the donation of used materials for reuse by arts groups and the certification of artists as eligible for joint live/work space. The Department provides technical assistance to the City's nonprofit cultural community, which consists of over 1,400 organizations representing all the visual, literary and performing arts disciplines as well as zoos, botanical gardens, historical and science museums, and preservation societies.

30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 391-1000 NYC.gov/buildnyc Established in 1995 to centralize New York City's capital construction program. The department is responsible for street, sewer, water main and most non-housing building construction funded by the capital budget, and will assume additional City capital construction programs as the Mayor sees fit.

110 William Street, New York, NY 10038 (212) 619-5000 (212) 312-3909 NYC.gov/html/edc A not-for-profit corporation formed by the consolidation of the former New York City Public Development Corporation, the Financial Services Corporation of New York City and the Transportation and Commerce Unit of the former Department of Ports and Trade, designed to protect and enchance the City's job and revenue base through the provision of comprehensive economic development services, including commercial and industrial real estate development, financial services, the development and management of commercial transport systems, management of the City's wholesale and public food markets, and the planning, development and management of waterfront properties. EDC also administers the New York City Industrial Development Agency (IDA) which authorizes tax exempt financing for manufacturers, other industrial and not-for-profit corporations. John Chalsty, Chairman President--Andrew M. Alper (212) 312-3500 Chief Operating Officer--Joshua J. Sirefman (212) 312-3816 Chief Financial and Administrative Officer--John V. Cirolia (212) 312-3587 General Counsel--Meredith J. Jones (212) 312-3563 Executive Vice President, Real Estate--Jonathan S. Fair (212) 312-3837 Executive Vice President Client Services &amp; Executive Director, NYC Industrial Development Agency-Barbara Basser-Bigio (212) 312-3857 Executive Vice President, Infrastructure--Kate Ascher (212) 312-3525 Chief of Staff-Conley Rollins (212) 312-3982 Vice President, Public Affairs-Michael Sherman (212) 312-3804 Director, Intergovernmental Affairs--Gina R. Fini (212) 312-3560

NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

52 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007 (212) 374- 6000 www.nycnet.edu The NYC Department of Education (formerly the Board of Education) was created by the legislature of the State of New York and derives its powers from State law.

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The thirteen member body designated as the Board of Education in section 2590-g of the Education Law shall be known as the Panel for Educational Policy. The Panel for Educational Policy is a part of the governance structure responsible for the City School District of the City of New York, subject to the laws of the State of New York and the regulations of the State Department of Education. Other parts of the structure include the Chancellor, superintendents, community school boards, principals, and school leadership teams. Together this structure shall be designated as the Department of Education of the City of New York. Joel I. Klein, Chancellor The Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the New York City public school system. He is appointed by the Mayor, and serves as Chairperson of the Panel for Educational Policy, Trustee of the New York City School Construction Authority, and Member of the New York City Youth Board. Salary $250,000. The members of the Panel for Educational Policy are appointed according to law as follows: one member is appointed by each Borough President, eight members, including the Chancellor who serves as chairperson, are appointed by the Mayor. All members serve at the pleasure of the official who appointed them. A vacancy in the Panel for Educational Policy shall, by law, be filled by appointment by the appropriate Borough President or the Mayor. Panel for Educational Policy Evita Belmonte Philip A. Berry Dr. David C. Chang Robert Einhorn (Student Advisory Council Member) Natalie Gomez-Velez Andrew Gounardes (Student Advisory Council Member) Dr. Ramona Hernandez Jacquelyn Kamin Dr. Augusta Souza Kappner Joel I. Klein Susana Torruella Leval Joan McKeever-Thomas Richard L. Menschel Marita Regan Donald Weber OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR 52 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007 (212) 374-5110; Fax (212) 374-5763 Chief of Staff­LaVerne Evans Srinivasan (212) 374-5111 Chancellor's Scheduler­Louise Billington (212) 374-0206

80 Maiden Lane, 20th Fl., New York, NY 10028 (212) 510-1400 Fax: (212) 510-1550 Complaint Hotline (24 Hours) (212) 510-1500 The Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District is appointed by the Commissioner of Investigation and operates independently of the Department of Education. The office investigates corruption, conflicts of interest, unethical conduct and other misconduct within the School District of the City of New York.

65 Court St., Rm. 1603, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 935-5400 Fax: (718) 935-2993 Administered by a Board of Trustees consisting of two representatives of the Mayor appointed by the Mayor; representatives from each of the five borough presidents; and two employee representatives. Each Board member is entitled to cast one vote. The Chair is selected by the Board.

30-30 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 472-8000 Fax: (718) 472-8840 NYC.gov/html/sca An independent Authority, created by the State Legislature in 1988, responsible for the design, construction, modernization and rehabilitation of public schools in New York City. The Board of Trustees is composed of the Chancellor of the Board of Education, a Trustee appointed by the Mayor who serves as Chair and a Trustee appointed by the Governor. The Trustees are responsible for appointing a President who serves as Chief Executive Officer. Trustees receive no compensation except reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of

30-30 Thomson Ave., 4th Flr, Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 472-8285 Composed of the President of the Board of Education, the Chancellor of the City School District of the City of New York, and one Trustee appointed by the Mayor to serve a term coterminous with that of the Mayor. Created by the State Legislature in 1966; engaged in the construction of combined occupancy projects, each of which includes a public school and a private compatible use. Trustees receive no compensation except reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Meets at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and at the call of the President. Consists of ten Commissioners of Elections appointed by the Council upon recommendation of the two major political organizations in New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx and Richmond Counties. Term four years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Each Commissioner must be a resident and a voter of the political unit for which he is appointed. Present Board composed of five Democrats and five Republicans. The President and Secretary are selected by the Board and shall not belong to the same political party. Vacancies filled by the Council for unexpired terms. The Board of Elections also constitutes the Board of Canvassers in the City of New York and the Board of Canvassers in each County within the City of New York. The Commissioners of Elections (Terms expire Dec. 31, 2004, salary $12,500) Nancy Mottola Schacher, President Mark B. Herman, Secy Weyman A. Carey. Michael J. Climi Nero Graham, Jr. Douglas A. Kellner Terrance C. O'Connor Frederic M. Umane Vincent J. Velella Stephen Weiner Rep., Kings Dem., Richmond Dem., Kings Rep., Richmond Dem., Bronx Dem., Manhattan Dem., Queens Rep., Manhattan Rep., Bronx Rep., Queens

32 Broadway, 7th Fl., New York, NY 10004 (212) 487-5300 The Board of Elections in the City of New York constitutes the City Board of Canvassers, empowered by law to canvass votes cast in elections.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

11 Water Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (718) 422-4800 Fax: (718) 422-4870 NYC.gov/oem The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was given departmental status in the New York City Charter pursuant to a vote of the electorate in the general election on November 6, 2001. OEM is responsible for the on scene coordination of all emergency incidents that require a multi-agency response. OEM also monitors on a constant basis all potential emergency conditions and potential incidents that may require a multi-agency response. OEM develops emergency plans, training programs, and emergency preparedness exercises in order to provide the highest level of emergency response, hazard planning and disaster mitigation to New York City.

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John T. Odermatt, Commissioner Appointed April 4, 2002. Salary $162,800

335 Adams St., Ste 2300, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3751 (347) 643-3000 NYC.gov/html/nycers Administered by a Board of Trustees chaired by a representative appointed by the Mayor. Such representative is entitled to cast one vote. The City Public Advocate and City Comptroller each cast one vote. Each of the five borough presidents casts a one-fifth vote. Membership also includes three public employee representatives, each entitled to cast one vote. Board of Trustees appoints Executive Director of the Retirement System. Board of Trustees Martha E. Stark, Mayor's Representative, Chair Betsy Gotbaum, Public Advocate William C. Thompson, Jr., Comptroller Adolfo Carriõn, Jr., President of the Borough of the Bronx Marty Markowitz, President of the Borough of Brooklyn C. Virginia Fields, President of the Borough of Manhattan Helen Marshall, President of the Borough of Queens James P. Molinaro, President of the Borough of Staten Island

Public Employee Representatives: Lillian Roberts, American Federation of State, County and

220 Church St., 5th Fl., New York, NY 10013 Fax: (212) 442-2154 24-Hour information and complaint number: 311 or (212) NEW-YORK TTY (212) 504-4115 NYC.gov/workforce The New York City Department of Employment is our city's workforce development agency, creating and implementing customer-focused workforce investment programs and services that prepare New Yorkers for available jobs, while simultaneously providing employers with access to a high quality workforce. The Department of Employment provides unemployed and under-employed people with job training and other employmentrelated services that can ultimately make possible both economic self-sufficiency and financial security. DOE works to guide individuals to educational opportunities, and to help them find career paths with strong earnings potential. The Department of Employment also works collaboratively with businesses, providing them with human resources consulting, customized training, immediate access to skilled workers, and employment retention services.

59-17 Junction Blvd., Corona, NY 11368 (718) 595-6579 Fax (718) 595-3557 nyc.gov/dep The Department protects the environmental health, wealth, and natural resources of the City and its residents. The Department manages, maintains, and renovates the City water supply, distribution and wastewater system, carries out Federal Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act regulations, handles hazardous material emergencies and toxic site remediation, oversees asbestos monitoring and removal, enforces the City's noise code, bills and collects water and sewer charges and manages citywide water and energy conservation programs.

253 Broadway, Rm. 301, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-8646; Fax: (212) 788-8652 Established in Chapter 36 of the New York City Charter, the Commission is an independent city agency composed of a Chair and four other members, all appointed for staggered four year terms. Members serve until a successor is appointed. Two members are appointed by the Mayor, and two by the City Council. The Chair is appointed jointly by the Mayor and the City Council Speaker. The Commission is responsible for monitoring the equal employment programs, practices, policies and procedures of all local government agencies that are funded in whole or in part by the city, or have a majority of board members who are appointed by the Mayor, or serve by virtue of being city officers. The Commission is authorized to conduct studies, investigations and hearings to determine whether agencies are in compliance

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with equal employment opportunity requirements. The Commission is required to audit the equal employment practices of all city agencies, as defined in Chapter 36, at least once every four years. It has the authority to compel the attendence of witnesses and administer oaths. The Commission is also empowered to make policy, legislative and budgetary recommendations to the Mayor, the City Council, or any other city agency to ensure equal employment opportunity.

1697 Broadway, 6th Fl., New York, NY 10019 (212) 489-6710 Fax: (212) 307-6237 NYC.gov/film The central development, marketing and service agency for all film, television and theatre productions and related facilities. Coordinates police and production assistance and issues a onestop permit for all shooting in the City. Katherine Oliver, Commissioner Deputy Commissioner-John Battista Director of Production-Dean McCann Director of Publicity and New Media-Julianne Cho

450 West 33rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (212) 857-1000 Headed by a three member board appointed by the Mayor, one member recommended by the Mayor, one member recommended by the Comptroller and one member recommended by the other two members. FISA is a state of the art information technology services center with all the support facilities needed to provide City officials with Citywide financial and payroll information.

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FISA is responsible for information processing operations which support the business needs of those City agencies and personnel responsible for compiling and reporting on the City's centralized financial and payroll information. FISA provides secure access to information stored in the Financial Management System (FMS) and the Payroll Management System (PMS) to authorized City personnel responsible for the administration of the City's budget, accounting of City funds and the procurement of goods and services required by City agencies as well as payroll and personnel information for all the City's employees.

Explore firefighting history from colonial times to the present in a renovated 1904 firehouse. Director--Joann Kay

NYC HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION

125 Worth St., New York, NY 10013 (212) 788-3321 Fax: (212) 788-0040 NYC.gov/hhc A public benefit Corporation created by State Legislature, July 1, 1970, to operate the City's municipal hospitals. Operates facilities in all five boroughs, providing general, chronic, ambulatory and skilled nursing care and a wide variety of specialized patient care services. All employees are public employees. Each hospital has: an Executive Director, a Medical Board which, with Board of Directors' approval, develops by-laws, rules and regulations for the hospital's organization and government; and a Community Advisory Board (composed of representatives of the community the hospital serves). Board of Directors Composed of sixteen Directors including, ex-officio, the Health Services Administrator who serves as Chair, the Deputy Mayor for Operations, the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, Commissioner/Administrator of the Human Resources Administration and the Director of Community Mental Health Services. The Mayor appoints ten Directors, five of whom are designated by the City Council. The remaining Director is Chief Executive Officer and President of the Corporation. Directors elect the Vice Chair from among themselves. Board Members are appointed for a term of five (5) years. Directors receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 22 of the New York City Charter as amended in 2001, the Department reflects the merger of the New York City Department of Health and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Alcoholism Services. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's mission is to preserve and promote the health, and mental health of all New Yorkers, and to promote the realization of full potential of those with disabling conditions. The department achieves this mission through a) ongoing assessment of the health status of the community, b) formulating policies and implementing programs to promote the public's health, and c) ensuring access to services by providing direct public health services or facilitating access to health care and ancillary services.

33 Beaver St., New York, NY 10004 (212) 361-8000 Emergency Assistance Hotline (toll free) Dial 311 or (212) NEW-YORK NYC.gov/html/dhs Established as a permanent agency by Local Law 19 of 1999. The Department of Homeless Services' mission, in partnership with public and private agencies, is to provide temporary emergency shelter for eligible homeless people in a safe, supportive environment. In an atmosphere of cooperation and respect, we deliver services through a continuum of care, where the client assumes responsibility for achieving the goal of independent living.

250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 (212) 306-3000 Fax: (212) 306-8888; TTY/TDD (212) 306-4445 nyc.gov/nycha Consists of three board members appointed by the Mayor, one of whom is designated by the Mayor as Chairman. Non-Chair members serve five-year terms. Not more than twomembers of the Authority shall belong to the same political party.A vacancy in the office of a member other than the Chair occurring otherwise

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than by expiration of term shall be filled forthe unexpired term. Salaries: Chair, $162,800; other members $154,372.

110 William Street, 10th Fl., New York, NY 10038 (212) 227-5500; Fax: (212) 227-6865 A corporate governmental agency constituted as a public benefit corporation and established in 1971 under Article XII, Private Housing Finance Law. HDC encourages the investment of private capital through low-interest mortgage loans and provides safe and sanitary dwellings for families and persons whose housing needs cannot be met by unassisted private enterprise. Through the issuance of bonds and notes, provides construction and/or permanent financing for multifamily residential housing. Composed of the Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development as Chairperson, the Director of Management and Budget and the Finance Commissioner, all exofficio; and four public members, two appointed by the Mayor, and two by the Governor. Members continue to serve until a successor has been appointed.

opment Corporation and a public benefit corporation of the State of New York, established in 1993 under Section 654-d of the Private Housing Finance Law. REMIC encourages the investment of private mortgage capital in the acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and construction of New York City's housing stock. Its primary responsibility is to insure mortgage loans made by the lending institutions on the residential properties located throughout the City of New York. Composed of the seven members of the New York City Housing Development Corporation and two additional public members appointed by the Mayor who continue to serve until a successor has been appointed.

President--Charles A. Brass Housing New York Corporation 110 William Street, 10th Fl., New York, NY 10038 (212) 227-5500; Fax: (212) 227-6865 A subsidiary corporation of the New York City Housing Development Corporation and a public benefit corporation of the State of New York established in 1986 under section 654-c of the Private Housing Finance Law. HNYC issues bonds secured by excess revenues of the Battery Park City Authority to finance the Housing New York Program, a joint effort of the City and the State to produce housing for persons and families of low and moderate income. Composed of seven members, five of whom are members of the New York City Housing Development Corporation not appointed by the Governor and two of whom are appointed by the Governor.

180 Water St., New York, NY 10038 HRA INFOLINE: (877) 472-8411 nyc.gov/html/hra The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) delivers social services that enable individuals and families to achieve their highest level of self-reliance. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers through the effective administration of a wide range of programs.

40 Rector St., New York, NY 10006 (212) 306-7500 Fax: (212) 306-7648 Relay Services (800) 421-1220 (English) (877) 662-4886 (Spanish) NYC.gov/cchr The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is a Charter-mandated agency that was established in 1955 under Local Law 55 as the Commission on Intergroup Relations. Following its renaming in 1962 to CCHR, the investigative and enforcement powers of the Commission were expanded. The law now prohibits discrimination in employment, housing (including lending practices) and public accommodations based on race, creed, color, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability (including HIV/AIDS status and related conditions), marital status, and retaliation. In 1993, the law was amended to prohibit bias-related harassment. The law also affords protection against discrimination in employment based on arrest and conviction record and to

110 William Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 442-0632; Fax: (212) 442-0350; Email: [email protected] www.ibo.nyc.ny.us The Independent Budget Office is a publicly funded agency dedicated to enhancing understanding of New York City's budget by providing non-partisan budgetary, economic and policy analysis for elected officials and the residents of the city. IBO publishes reports and responds to requests for information and analysis related to the city budget. The IBO director is appointed for a four year term, upon the recommendation of the Independent Budget Office Advisory Board, by a special committee comprised of a representative of the Borough Presidents, the Public Advocate, the City Comptroller and the City Council.

11 Metrotech Center, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 403-8000 NYC.gov/doitt Established by Local Law No. 24, approved July 5, 1994, the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) is responsible for the City's effective utilization of existing and emerging voice, video, and data technologies. DoITT also operates NYC 3-1-1, the City of New York's non-emergency citizen service call facility; NYC.gov, the City of New York's web site; Crosswalks, the City's cable television network; administers telecommunications franchises and agreements for cable, public pay telephones, and high-capacity telecommunications networks;

80 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 (212) 825-5900 Complaint Number: (212) 825-5959 Fax: (212) 825-2823 NYC.gov/html/doi The Department of Investigation promotes and maintains integrity and efficiency in government operations. Through its Inspectors General and other investigative staff, the Department investigates and refers for prosecution City employees and contractors engaged in corrupt or fraudulent activities or unethical conduct.

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Investigations may involve any agency, officer, or employee of the City, as well as those who do business with, or receive benefits from, the City. The Department also analyzes and studies various aspects of the operation of City government to identify management practices, operations, and programs that can be improved. The Department provides the Mayor with recommendations for corrective actions to assist City agencies in the design and implementation of strategies to limit opportunities for criminal misconduct and waste.

365 Broadway, New York, NY 10013 (212) 925-7779 Fax: (212) 431-4874 TTY/TDD (212) 334-6873 email: [email protected] NYC.gov/nycdjj Established by Local Law No. 24 on July 1, 1979. Responsible for the establishment, operation and control of secure and nonsecure detention facilities for youth held for or at the discretion of the Family, Criminal or Supreme Courts. Agency also provides preventive services for at risk youth, aftercare services for youth released home from detention and placement.

40 Rector St., New York, NY 10006 (212) 306-7200 Fax: (212) 306-7202 NYC.gov/html/olr Authorized by Executive Order 38 (February 7, 1967) and amended by Executive Order 13 (July 24, 1990), the Office represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor organizations representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on behalf of the Mayor as the City's liaison with both labor and management in the private sector. The Commissioner represents the Mayor before the Office of Collective Bargaining in representations and all other matters over which the Office of Collective Bargaining possesses jurisdiction assigned to it by the Collective Bargaining Law of New York City. Additionally, the Commissioner administers the Health Benefits Program, the Management Benefits Fund, the Citywide Employee Assistance Program, the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Medicare Reimbursement Program.

Established in 1965 to protect the City's architectural and historic resources, the Commission identifies, designates, and regulates buildings, districts, sites, and interiors considered significant for their architectural, historic, cultural, or aesthetic qualities. The Commission consists of eleven members appointed by the Mayor, ten unsalaried. The membership must include at least three architects, a historian qualified in the field, a city planner or landscape architect, a realtor, and at least one resident of each of the five boroughs. Vacancies are filled for unexpired terms. The Chair and Vice Chair are designated by the Mayor.

Michael A. Cardozo , Corporation Counsel. Salary $162,899.The Corporation Counsel is also a member, exofficio, of the Board of Industrial Development Agency, Board of Construction, and Franchise and Concession Review Committee, the VoterAssistance Commission and the Commission on Public Information and Communication. (212) 788-0303

One Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006 (212) 962-2300 Fax: (212) 962-2431 www.renewnyc.com The LMDC is a joint State-City corporation formed by the Governor and Mayor to oversee the rebuilding and revitalization of Lower Manhattan. The LMDC is governed by a 16-member Board of Directors -- eight appointed by the Governor, eight appointed by the Mayor.

President and Executive Director--Kevin Rampe Deputy to the Chairman and Secretary of the Corp-- Stefan Pryor Media Inquiries­(212) 587-9339 VP of Communications--Matthew Higgins

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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

75 Park Pl., New York , NY 10007 (212) 788-5800 NYC.gov/html/omb Established by Section 225(b) of the New York City Charter, the Office is responsible for developing the Mayor's Preliminary and Executive Budgets, and for advising the Mayor on all policy issues affecting the City's fiscal stability and the efficiency of City services. The Director is also the Mayor's representative to the City's pension systems and serves on the following Boards: Francise and Concession Review Committee Industrial and Commercial Incentive Board Mayor's Pension Committee New York City Defferred Compensation Plan New York City Housing Development Corporation New York City Management Fund Advisory Board New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority New York City Residential Mortage Insurance Corporation New York City Transitional Finance Authority OTB site Selection Board TSASC, Inc. Voter Assistance Commission Jay Street Development Corporation

5th Ave. and 42nd St., New York, NY 10018-2788 (212) 930-0800 or 340-0849 www.nypl.org Please call or visit the New York Public Library's website for additional information on temporary closings or locations. Governed by a Board of forty-eight Trustees elected for threeyear terms, including the Mayor, Comptroller and Speaker of the City Council ex-officio. No salary.

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Officers of the Corporation: Hon. Chairman--Mrs. Vincent Astor, c/o The New York Public Library

1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 Dial 311 or (212) NEW-YORK A public benefit corporation established by the New York State Legislature in 1970 for the purpose of operating a system of pari-mutuel off-track betting within the City of New York for the benefit of the City and State of New York. Consists of a five member Board of Directors. Salary of the President $162,781. Board members are unsalaried, but receive $200 per day spent in attendance at meetings or otherwise in the work of the Corporation, to a maximum of $2,400 per year.

75 Park Pl., Rm. 8-W5, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-6144 Authorized by Article VI of the New York State Racing, PariMutuel Wagering &amp; Breeding Law. Composed of the Director of Management and Budget, Director of City Planning, Commissioner of Citywide Administrative Services, Comptroller, and with respect to a branch office located wholly or partly within a borough, the President or Presidents of the borough or boroughs in which the proposed site is located. Members Director, Office of Management and Budget--Mark Page Comptroller--William C. Thompson, Jr. Director, City Planning--Amanda M. Burden Commissioner, Citywide Administrative Services-- Martha K. Hirst President, Borough of the Bronx--Adolfo Carriõn, Jr. President, Borough of Brooklyn--Marty Markowitz President, Borough of Manhattan--C. Virginia Fields President, Borough of Queens--Helen M. Marshall President, Borough of Staten Island--James P. Molinaro

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The Arsenal, Central Park, New York, NY 10021 (212) 360-8111; Fax: (212) 360-1FAX(1329) NYC.gov/parks Arsenal West (AW) 24 W. 61st St., New York, NY 10023 (212) 830-7700; (212) Fax: 830-7777 Arsenal North (AN) 1234 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10029 (212) 360-2700; (212) Fax: 360-2754 Olmsted Center (OC) Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing, NY 11368 (718) 760-6600; Fax: (718) 760-6666 Parks Information/Complaint Hotline-(Live-24 hrs.) and Special Events Line (Recording) Dial 311 or (212) NEW-YORK TTY/TDD: 1 (800) 281-5722 The Department of Parks &amp; Recreation, continued by Local Law No. 7 of 1976, is the successor agency to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Administration (1968) and the city-wide Department of Parks (1934). Prior to the tenure of Commissioner Robert Moses (1934-60), the city's parks were under the jurisdiction of five borough park commissioners. The agency's principal mission is to assure that the parks, beaches, playgrounds, stadia, marinas, recreation facilities, gardens, malls, squares and public spaces of the City of New York are clean, safe and attractive for the health and enjoyment of the people. As of January 16, 2003, there were 28,626 acres of city parkland. Parks is responsible for street trees, park flora and fauna, community gardens, historic houses, statues and monuments, open space, conservation and nature study. It develops management and restoration policy to protect and enhance the City's wetlands, woodlands and meadows. It conducts activities in athletics, physical fitness, environmental education, visual and performing arts and crafts. Special programs are provided for senior citizens, teenagers, pre-schoolers, the disabled and the homeless (Charter, sec. 533). The Commissioner of Parks &amp; Recreation is a member, in most cases ex-officio, of the Boards of Directors, Trustees or Managers of the following agencies or institutions: State: New York State Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commission for the City of New York, Hudson River Valley Greenway; State-Municipal: Hudson River Park Trust; Municipal: City Parks Foundation, Council on the Environment of NYC, Historic House Trust of New York City, NYC Soil and Water Conservation District; Bronx: NYZS/Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo), New York Bo-

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Parks &amp; Recreation has jurisdiction over approximately 1575 parks, playgrounds, malls, squares and public spaces in the City of New York, with a total of 28,626 acres. Parks over Ten Acres

One Centre St., Rm. 200N, New York, N.Y. 10007 (212) 669-8555 TTY/TDD: (212) 669-7166 NYC.gov/html/payroll OPA is responsible for coordinating matters of payroll policy and procedure among City oversight and line agencies, ensuring City compliance with applicable Federal, State, and City employment tax regulations, distributing and accounting for the City's payroll, managing the City's payroll bank accounts and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and operational effectiveness of payroll systems. OPA is overseen by a two member unsalaried board of directors appointed by the Mayor, one representing the Mayor and one recommended by and representing the Comptroller. The Mayor appoints an Executive Director of the Office of Payroll Administration upon the recommendation of the OPA Board.

Headquarters, 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038 Emergencies All Boroughs 911; General Information (646) 610-5000 NYC.gov/nypd The Head of the Department is the Police Commissioner. The Commissioner is also Chair, ex-officio of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund. The Department incorporated the Transit Police as of April 2, 1995 and the Housing Police as of April 30, 1995. The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our city by working in partnership with the community and in accordance with constitutional rights to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.

233 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 (212) 897-3415 Administered by a Board of Trustees of twelve members as follows: The Mayor, the Police Commissioner who shall be chair,the Comptroller, the Commissioner of Finance, the President and First and Second Vice Presidents of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and Chair of the Board of Trustees P.B.A., and the Presidents of the Captains' Endowment Association., the Lieutenants' Benevolent Association., the Sergeants' Benevolent Association and the Detectives' Endowment Association. Stated meetings held in the second week of each month on day designated at prior monthly meeting. The regular September meeting of each year is the Annual meeting. The Police Commissioner, as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, appoints the Executive Director of the NYC Police Pension Fund.

33 Beaver St., New York, NY 10004 nyc.gov/html/prob Promotes public safety in the City of New York by providing community-oriented justice sanctions. It fulfills its responsibilities by supplying Criminal and Family Courts with information and dispositional recommendations; by supervising offenders through the monitoring and enforcing of their counseling and access to rehabilitative services; and by giving victims and their communities a voice in the justice process.

51 Chambers St., 11th Fl., New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-0010; Fax: (212) 788-0049 Created pursuant to Chapter 13 of the New York City Charter, the Board establishes comprehensive and consistent policies and rules governing the procurement of goods, services and construction by all City agencies, monitors the effectiveness of these rules, and reviews and updates them as necessary. The Board consists of five members, three appointed by the Mayor and two by the Comptroller . Each member serves at the pleasure of the appointing official. At least one member appointed by the Mayor and one member appointed by the Comptroller shall not hold any other public employment. No member of the Board may have substantial authority for the procurement of goods, services or construction. The Chair is designated by the Mayor. The Board has also established an Advisory Council of community and industry representatives.

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educate, inform and assist the public in obtaining access to city information. Also reviews city information policies and renders advisory opinions regarding public access. Recommends application of new technology to improve public access, distribution of information, and programming for municipal broadcasting system. Publishes an annual directory of computerized city agency information. Composed of the Public Advocate as Chair, six other ex-officio members (including one Council member elected by the Council) (C) and four additional members serving no more than two consecutive four year terms, appointed as follows: two by the Mayor (M), one by the Public Advocate (PA) and one by the Borough Presidents (BP) acting collectively. Members are entitled to per diem compensation. Members serve until successors are appointed.

89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 990-0700; TDD: (718) 990-0809 www.queenslibrary.org Central Library open: Daily 10 a.m.--9 p.m; Sat. 10 a.m.--5:30 p.m. Sun.12 p.m.--5 p.m. (September through May): closed Holidays. Queens Borough Public Library is governed by a Board of nineteen Trustees, half appointed by each the Mayor and Borough President; the Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Council Speaker and Borough President, ex-officios. Term: five years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. No salary. Regular meetings held on the third Thursday of each month. Director--Gary E. Strong (718) 990-0794 Public Relations Director--Joseph Catrambone, Jr. (718) 990-0830

31 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007 NYC.gov/html/doris The Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) was created by Local Law 49 of 1977, which added Chapter 72 to the Charter of the City of New York. Section 3003 of the Law designates the Commissioner as the chief archivist of the City, and as the chief reference and research librarian and public records officer for the Mayor, Borough Presidents, and the Council. This law consolidated responsibility for organization and retrieval of records, reports and archival documents produced by past and present City governments. The Municipal Archives appraises, accessions, classifies, arranges and makes available for research irreplaceable historical records of New York City government. The

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Municipal Records Management Division insures the maintenance of records in all City agencies having continuing administrative and legal value and the retirement or proper disposal of those no longer in current use. It develops uniform standards and procedures to assist City agencies in their records management programs. The Municipal Reference and Research Center provides library/information services through its collections which are relevant to New York City governmental matters and is the depository for all official reports and studies published by New York City departments, commissions and divisions. The Charter requires agencies to submit four copies of each report to this division.

Mandated to establish rent adjustments for dwelling units subject to the Rent Stabilization Law. It is composed of nine members appointed by the Mayor, of which two are representative of tenants, two are representative of owners of property, and five are public members each having at least five years experience in finance, economics or housing. The Mayor designates one public member as Chair. The Chair serves at the pleasure of the Mayor; the other eight members serve for periods of years. Compensation: Chair $125 a day, not to exceed fifty days a year; members $100 a day, not to exceed twenty-five days a year.

2 Washington Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10004 (212) 487-7120 Fax: (212) 487-7090 Toll Free: (877) NYC SPORTS (877) 682-7767 NYC.gov/sports Established by Local Law 74 of 1986, to insure the continuation and growth of a healthy environment for professional, amateur and scholastic sports activities in New York City. Composed of five members as follows: two appointed by the Mayor, two appointed by the Speaker of the Council and one designated chair by the Mayor, after consultation with the Speaker. Terms: three years, no compensation.

Qualifications: One Commissioner shall be a registered architect with at least 10 years' experience as an architect. One shall be a licensed professional engineer with at least 10 years' experience as an engineer. One shall be a planner with professional qualifications and with at least 10 years' experience as a planner. Of the members, no more than two shall be residents of any one borough. The Mayor designates the Chair and Vice Chair from among the members. The Chair must have had the required experience as an architect, engineer or planner. Salaries: Chair, $152,500. An Executive Director of Standards and Appeals is appointed by the Board.

One Centre Street, Room 2400 New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-2070 Fax: (212) 669-2211 A quasi-judicial agency established by Charter sections 168 through 172, as amended by act of the New York State Legislature on June 28, 1992. Hears and decides cases involving protests from notices issued by the Commissioner of Finance (which give the right to petition for a hearing), involving NYC-administered taxes and charges other than the Real Property Tax. Administrative Law Judges conduct hearings and issue Determinations which may be appealed by either party to the Commissioners of Tribunal (en banc). Composition: President and two Commissioners appointed by the Mayor (terms: 6 years), salary $125,600 (set at same level as a Civil Court Judge); and four Administrative Law Judges.

Municipal Bldg., 1 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-4410 NYC.gov/html/taxcomm The Tax Commission serves as the City of New York's administrative review body with regard to real property tax assessments set by the Department of Finance. In accordance with state and local law, as informed by underlying fundamental constitutional imperatives, the Tax Commission's core responsibilities include acceptance for filing, reviewing and analyzing, conducting hearings, rendering determinations, ordering remedial action where appropriate, and issuing written notifications of outcome in connection with annual applications for correction of real property tax assessments. Real property tax assessment-related claims subject to administrative review and corrective action by the Tax Commission encompass, as defined by applicable law, inequality; excessiveness, including the denial of a full or partial exemption; unlawfulness; and misclassification. The Tax Commission's administrative determinations are subject to de novo judicial review. Commissioners Salary: $23,003

NYC.gov/taxi Created in 1971 by Local Law No. 12, the Taxi and Limousine Commission is a Charter-mandated agency, the purpose of which is the continuance, further development and improvement of taxi and for-hire vehicle service in the City of New York. The Commission is also responsible for licensing and regulating for-hire vehicle, commuter van and wheelchair-accessible van services as it relates to the overall public transportation network of the city; to establish taxicab rates for all regulated industries, standards of service, standards of insurance and minimum coverage; standards for driver safety; standards for equipment safety and design; and standards and criteria for the licensing of vehicles, drivers and operators engaged in such services. The Commission shall consist of nine members (eight unsalaried) to be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the city council; five of said members, one resident from each of the five boroughs of New York City, shall be recommended for appointment by a majority vote of the councilmembers of each respective borough.

40 Worth St., New York, NY 10013 (888) 8-NYC-TRS Fax: (212) 386-5209 www.trs.nyc.ny.us Usually meets at 3:30 p.m. on the third Thursday in each month. Composed of seven members as follows: The President of the Board of Education and the Comptroller, ex-officio, two members appointed by the Mayor, one a member of the Board of Education;

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three members of the Teachers' Retirement Association elected from the contributors for terms of three years. Vacancies of teacher-members are filled for unexpired terms. No Salary. Chair selected by Board. Terms of the teacher-members expire on the Tuesday following the second Thursday in May of the year specified.

The Medical Board Composed of three physicians, one appointed by the teachermembers of the Retirement Board, one by other Retirement Board members, and one by the whole Board; the latter must be an expert in women's diseases or in diseases of the nervous system. Term three years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Vacancies filled for unexpired terms. Chair elected by Medical Board. Meetings held as required at the office of the Teachers' Retirement Board.

A not-for-profit public benefit corporation created by State Legislature in 1968, with the support of the City of New York, to provide commercial office space and other facilities for the United Nations community in New York. Comprised of fifteen members: the Commissioner of the NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development, ex-officio; the Chair of the City Planning Commission, ex-officio; eight appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor, five appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Mayor after consultation with the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. The Mayor designates the Chair, who appoints the President after consultation with the Mayor. Directors continue to serve until reappointment or until successors are appointed. Terms: three years. Serving at Members Pleasure of Term Expiration George Klein, Chair Mayor June 2, 1999 Senator Roy M. Goodman President and CEO Mayor Jan. 30, 2005 Andrew Alper Mayor June 30, 2004 Mark Broxmeyer Governor Nov. 2, 2002 Ilene Butler Governor Nov. 2, 2000 Donald A. Capoccia Governor Nov. 2, 2001 Bruce Gelb Mayor Mar. 14,1995 Irene Halligan Mayor Nov. 30,2004 Leo Kayser, III Governor Nov. 2, 2001 Michael Levin Governor Nov. 2, 1999 Arthur Polk Governor Jan. 8, 1999 Jeffrey Wiesenfeld Governor Nov. 2, 2000 Paul Windels III Governor Jan. 8, 2001 Jerilyn Perine, Commissioner, HPD ex-officio Amanda Burden, Chair City Planning Commission ex-officio President and CEO--Senator Roy M. Goodman, (Ret.) (212) 888-5106 Executive V.P. &amp; Director of Development--Jeffrey Feldman Senior Vice President and Controller--Rudy C. Montenegro Senior Vice President, Operations­Robert M. Preissner Deputy Controller--Jorge L. Ortiz Executive Assistant­Justin Handman

THE NYC VOTER ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

100 Gold St., 2nd Flr, New York, NY 10038-1605 (212) 788-8384 Fax: (212) 788-3298 NYC.gov/voter Established by the 1988 New York City Charter, the role of the

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Voter Assistance Commission (VAC) is to encourage and facilitate voter registration and voting by all eligible United States citizens residing in New York City. VAC is strictly nonpartisan. VAC does not promote any candidate for elected office, political party or political agenda. Its main mission is to increase participation in the democratic process. To achieve this goal. VAC monitors voter registrationand voting in New York City. VAC also works with Mayoral agencies, private groups and individuals, and community based organizations to promote voter registration and voter participation. VAC is comprised of 16 Commissioners and its dayto-day operations are managed by the Coordinator. Dr. Jeffery F. Kraus, Chair Jane Kalmus, Vice Chair Robert J. McFeely, Commissioner Morshed Alam, Commissioner Alonzo I. de Castro, Commissioner Glenn D. Magpantay, Commissioner Elizabeth Sunshine Carol A. Robles-Roman, First Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs &amp; Counsel to the Mayor John Ravitz, Executive Director, NYC Board of Elections Betsy Gotbaum, Public Advocate, NYC Public Advocate's Office Michael A. Cardozo, Corporation Counsel, NYC Law Department Mark Page, Director, NYC Office of Management &amp;Budget Joel I Klein, Chancellor, NYC Department of Educations Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J., Chairman, NYC Campaign Finance Board Coordinator--Jaime Lavin Office Manager­Bibi N. Yusuf

NYC MUNICIPAL WATER FINANCE AUTHORITY

75 Park Pl., 6th Fl., New York NY 10007 (212) 788-5889 NYC.gov/nyw A public benefit corporation created by the New York State Legislature in 1984 for the purpose of financing the renovation and improvement of the water and sewer system of the City of New York.

156 William Street, New York, NY 10038 (212) 442-6006; Fax: (212) 442-5998 NYC.gov/html/dycd DYCD facilitates youth and community development by rewarding contracts to a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. These contracts support a variety of youth services and activities, including leadership development, runaway and homeless programs, structured recreation and athletics, tutoring and remedial education, cultural enrichment and delinquency prevention and provide positive reinforcement for young people, encouraging them to stimulate their cognitive , creative, social and physical abilities.In fostering the development of communities, DYCD also administers contracts to support programs and services that address unique community needs and assessments including the conditions of poverty, establish routes for youth, families and neighborhoods to become more self-sufficient and provide services that create an opportunity to participate in community and lead productive lives. DYCD is determined to build and expand upon partnerships and promte a wide-range of innovative, practical and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities. DYCD is also committed to promoting accessible services and activities that enhance, encourage and enrich the lives of youth and empower youth and families as they strengthen their communities.

staffed by employed youth, with utilizes a geographically based computer system and maintains a database of youth programs and services. The Youthline's primary objective is to provide accurate information about these services and programs to youth, families, service providers and all others concerned. the staff is also trained to provide intervention to youth in crisis.

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BRONX--Named after the Bronx River running its length. (Jonas Bronck was first settler of the region north of the Harlem River). KINGS--Named after King Charles II of England. NEW YORK--Named after the Duke of York, brother of King Charles II of England QUEENS--Named after Catherine of Braganza, wife of King Charles II of England. RICHMOND--Named after the Duke of Richmond, son of King Charles II of England.

The counties in the City of New York are the geographical equivalents of boroughs County (State designation) Borough (City designation)

The County Clerk is also the Clerk of the Supreme Court and Commissioner of Jurors of the County. COUNTY CLERK--NEW YORK COUNTY New York County Court House, 60 Centre and Pearl Sts., New York, NY 10007 (212) 374-8359

Norman Goodman, County Clerk. Appointed and subject to removal by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. Salary $136,000, fixed by Sec. 908 of the County Law. Appointed May 3, 1969.

Gloria D'Amico, County Clerk and Clerk of the Supreme Court, County of Queens. Appointed and subject to removal by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. Salary $108,128, fixed by Sec. 908 of the County Law. Appointed May 16, 1991.

Pursuant to Article 13, section 13 of the State Constitution, District Attorneys are constitutional officers elected every four years. Section 927 of the County Law imposes upon District Attorneys the duty to protect the public by investigating and prosecuting criminal conduct in the counties in which they hold office.

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Robert M. Morgenthau, District Attorney (D.-R.-L.). Reelected in the general election held Nov. 6, 2001. Term four years, expiring Dec. 31, 2005. Salary $150,000.

Richard A. Brown, District Attorney (D-R-L-C-I). Re- elected at the general election held Nov. 3, 1999. Term four years, expiring Dec. 31, 2003. Salary $150,000, as fixed by Section 1125, New York City Charter.

Chief Assistant District Attorney--David W. Lehr OFFICE OF SPECIAL NARCOTICS 80 Centre St., 6th Fl., New York, NY 10013 (212) 815-0400 Established pursuant to New York Judiciary Laws of 1971, Chapter 462 and the District Attorneys' Plan. Citywide jurisdiction for the investigation and prosecution of felony narcotics law violators.

Bridget G. Brennan, Special Assistant District Attorney. Appointed by the five District Attorneys May 1, 1998. Salary $130,000.

The Office of Public Administrator administers estates of decedents where no person entitled to take or to share in the estate will accept the responsibility to act, or where the decedent leaves no will or a personal representative entitled by law to act. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR--NEW YORK COUNTY Surrogate's Court, 31 Chambers St. Rm. 311, New York, NY 10007 (212) 788-8430; Fax: (212) 385-0220

Ethel J. Griffin, Public Administrator. Appointed June 10, 1988 and subject to removal by the Surrogates of the County. Salary $91,134, fixed by Section 1105 (1) of the Surrogate's Court Act.

Esther Rodriguez, Public Administrator. Appointed November 24, 1997. Salary $91,134, fixed by Sec. 1105 (1) of the Surrogate's Court Act. Appointed by and removable by the Surrogate of Bronx County. No specific term.

Gary D. Gotlin, Public Administrator. Appointed February 17, 1999 by the Surrogate of Richmond County. No specific term. Salary $91,134 established by Section 1105 of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act.

Court Administration All courts in New York City are part of the state Unified Court System and function under the administrative supervision of the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, who is also the Chief Judge of the State. The Chief Judge appoints a Chief Administrator of the Courts (who is called the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts if the appointee is a judge) with the advice and consent of the Administrative Board of the Courts. The Chief Administrator, on behalf of the Chief Judge, supervises the administration and operation of the trial courts and directs the Office of Court Administration (OCA). The Chief Judge establishes statewide administrative standards and policies after consultation with the Administrative Board and promulgates them after approval by the Court of Appeals.

Court of Appeals Hall, 20 Eagle St., Albany, NY 12207-1095 (518) 455-7700 Consists of a Chief Judge and six Associate Judges. Vacancies filled by appointment of the Governor with consent of the State Senate. Terms 14 years. Salary: Chief Judge, $156,000; Associate Judges, $151,200. Only persons admitted to practice as attorneys in the State for ten years are eligible to serve. Clerk of the Court--Stuart M. Cohen Deputy Clerk--Marjorie S. McCoy *Term Expires by reason of age.

Designations to the Appellate Division are made by the Governor from among Supreme Court Justices as follows: Presiding Justice (who shall be a resident of the Department) to serve until expiration of his term; Associate Justices (a majority of whom shall be residents of the Department) to serve for five years. Salary: Presiding Justices of the First and Second Departments, $122,000; Associate Justices, $119,000. The Appellate Division is composed of seven Justices in each of the First and Second Departments and five in each of the other departments. Additional justices may be designated by the Governor upon certification, by the court that they are needed. APPELLATE DIVISION-FIRST DEPARTMENT 27 Madison Ave. at 25th St., New York, NY 10010 (212) 340-0400 The First Department consists of the First Judicial District (New York) and the Twelfth Judicial District (Bronx). Court sits from 2 p.m. on Tues., Wed., Thurs. and on Fri. from 10 a.m. until all calendared appeals have been heard. Administration Clerk of the Court--Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe Deputy Clerks--David Spokony, Joseph Bleshman Chief Court Attorney--Eric Shumacher (Column three lists expiration date of Appellate Division Designation; column four lists expiration date of the Supreme Court term; column three &quot;Ind.&quot; designation signifies &quot;Indefinite.&quot;)

Justices of the Supreme Court are elected by the voters of their Judicial Districts for 14 year terms or until they reach the constitutional 70 year age limit. They may serve after age 70 as retired justices by certification of the Administrative Board for two-year terms until age 76. Only persons admitted to practice as attorneys in the State for ten years are eligible to serve on the Supreme Court. Salaries: Justices, $136,700; Administrative Judges, $141,500.

(R) Retired because of constitutional age limit, but serving by designation of the Governor following certification by the Administrative Board. *May serve only to expiration date shown because of constitutional age limit. Sitting in First Judicial District Sitting in Eleventh Judicial District Sitting in Staten Island Justices assigned to Appellate Term ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Queens County) Administration Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court--Anthony D'Angelis (718) 520-3730 First Deputy Chief Clerk, Civil--Maureen D'Aquila (718) 520-3777 County Clerk and Clerk of the Court--Gloria D'Amico (718) 520-3136

(L) May serve only to expiration date shown because of constitutional age limit. (R) Retired because of constitutional age limit, age but serving for two-year term designation of the Governor following certification by the Administrative Board. *Sitting in First Judicial District. Justices assigned to Appellate Term.

Justice Bldg., The Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza P.O. Box 7344, Capitol Station, Albany, NY 12224 (518) 465-8881 Fax Filing: 866-413-1069 www.nyscourtofclaims.state.ny.us The Court of Claims hears only claims against the State of New York. There are 66 judges appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate for nine year terms. Salary $136,700. The Presiding Judge's salary is $144,000. Chief Clerk of the Court--David B. Klingaman NEW YORK CITY CHAMBERS 26 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10004 (212) 361-8150

CRIMINAL COURT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 100 Centre St., New York, NY 10013 (212) 374-5880 Court opens at 9:30 a.m. The number of Judges provided by law is 107. Judges are appointed by the Mayor for ten year terms. They must be residents of the City and admitted to practice as attorneys in the State for ten years prior to appointment. Salary $125,600. OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE

60 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013 (212) 374-3700 Court open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The number of the judges provided by law is 47. The Mayor of the City of New York shall appoint the judges of the Family Court of the State of New York in counties within the City of New York for a term of ten years. Judges must be residents of the City and admitted to practice as attorneys for ten years before appointment. Salary $136,700. Family Court Administration 60 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013 (212) 374-3650 Administrative Judge--Joseph M. Lauria Chief Clerk--James F. Kenny First Deputy Chief Clerk--John P. Cairns Deputy Chief Clerk, Administration--Mary Ellen Keller Chief Court Attorney--Peter Passidomo (212) 374-8979 Deputy Chief Court Attorney--Mitchell Regenbogen (212) 374-89822 New York County Family Court 60 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013 (212) 374-8743/8791 Clerk's offices open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Clerk of Court--Evelyn Hasanoeddin Deputy Clerk--Edward Tonetti Bronx County Family Court 900 Sheridan Ave., Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 590-3321 Clerk's office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Clerk of Court--Paul Moriarty Deputy Clerk--Vacant Kings County Family Court 283 Adams St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 643-2652 Clerk's office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Clerk of Court--Robert Ratanski Deputy Clerk--Albert Lyons Queens County Family Court 89-14 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 520-3991 Clerk's office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Through Friday Clerk of Court--Vacant Deputy Clerk--George Cafasso

HEARING EXAMINERS Hearing Examiners are special judicial officers appointed by the Office of Court Administration to terms of three years. Hearing Examiners preside over child support and paternity proceedings in the Family Courts in all five New York City counties. Hearing Examiners must be residents of the State and admitted to practice as attorneys for five years before appointment. Salary: $85,762.

Surrogates are elected for a term of 14 years by the voters of the county, and may serve until Dec. 31 of the year in which they become 70. All courts open at 9 a.m. New York County 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 (212) 374-8233 Eve Preminger, Surrogate. Salary $113,000. Term expires Dec. 31, 2004 (212) 374-4500 Renee R. Roth, Surrogate. Salary $113,000. Term expires Dec. 31, 2008* (212) 374-8280 Chief Clerk (212) 374-8236 Deputy Chief Clerk (212) 374-8236

Judges of all United States Courts are appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate. Permanent tenure of office, except that of Judges in the Territories (except Puerto Rico) are appointed for terms of ten years. No constitutional age limit. They are removable only by impeachment by the House of Representatives after trial and conviction of a two-thirds vote of , the U.S. Senate.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

U.S. Supreme Court Bldg., Washington, DC 20543 (202) 479-3000 www.supremecourtus.gov The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest Court in the United States.

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The Court holds one term annually, commencing on the first Monday in October. Composed of a Chief Justice of the United States and eight Associate Justices appointed by the President, with Senate advice and consent. Salaries: Chief Justice, $171,500; Associate Justices, $164,100.

Justices William H. Rehnquist, of Wisconsin Chief Justice of the United States John PauI Stevens, of lllinois Sandra Day O'Connor, of Texas Antonin Scalia, of New Jersey Anthony M. Kennedy, of California David H. Souter, of Massachusetts Clarence Thomas, of Georgia Ruth Bader Ginsburg, of New York Stephen G. Breyer, of California

The Senate has the sole power to try impeachments. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice of the United States presides. Conviction requires concurrence of two thirds of the members present.

JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES

Office of Judicial Conference Executive Secretariat Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Bldg., One Columbus Circle, N.E., Washington, DC 20544 (202) 502-2400 Meetings must be held at least once a year but historically have been held both in March and September. Composed of the Chief Justice of the United States, as Presiding Officer, the Chief Judges of the thirteen judicial circuits, the Chief Judge of the Court of International Trade, and a District Judge from each judicial circuit (except the Federal Circuit) elected by the Circuit and District Judges of the Circuit to serve for three to five years. Administrative Office of the United States Courts Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Bldg., One Columbus Circle, N.E., Washington, DC 20544 (202) 273-3000 The Director is the administrative officer of the United States Courts (except the Supreme Court).

U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007 (The Second Judicial Circuit consists of all federal courts within the states of Connecticut, New York and Vermont) Composed of thirteen judges appointed by the President, with consent of the Senate. There is one term of Court each year that usually begins on the last Monday in August. All regular sessions are held in New York City.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK U.S. Court House 500 Pearl St., New York, NY 10007 (212) 805-0136 40 Centre St., New York, NY 10007 (212) 805-0136 300 Quarropas St., White Plains, NY 10601 (914) 390-4100 Embraces the Counties of Bronx, New York, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Westchester. Composed of 28 judges appointed by the President, with consent of the Senate. Each District Judge must reside in the district for which he or she is appointed. Salary $136,700.

EASTERN DISTRICT U.S. Court House (B) 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 260-2600 U.S. Court House 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY 11722 (631) 712-6000 Embraces the Counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk and Richmond. Composed of Judges appointed by the President, with consent of the Senate. Each District Judge must reside in the district for which he is appointed. Salary $133,600.

Composed of nine judges appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate, one of whom shall serve as Chief Judge in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 258. Not more than five of the Judges shall be of the same political party. Salary $150,000.

Human Services ­ Robert Hinckley Deputy Secretary to the Governor for Administration and Operations ­ Eileen Long Chelales Deputy Secretary to the Governor for Appointments &amp; Regional Affairs ­ Patrick McCarthy Deputy Secretary to the Governor for Education ­ Charles Williams Deputy Secretary to the Governor for Energy, Environment and Transportation ­ Charles Fox Deputy Secretary to the Governor for Finance, Insurance and Housing ­ Diana Taylor Director, Criminal Justice Services ­ Chauncey G. Parker Director, New York City Office ­ Ann McConnachie Executive Assistant to the Governor ­ Annie O'Sullivan Executive Assistant to the Governor ­ Amy Holden The Governor is the Chief Executive Officer of the State. He is also Commander-in-Chief of the Militia of the State which consists of the NY National Guard, NY Naval Militia and the NY Guard whenever organized. The Governor must be at least 30 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and &quot;shall have been five years next preceding his election a resident of this state.&quot; The Governor delivers a message to the Legislature each year concerning the condition of the State and describing the Governor's initiatives for the year. The Governor submits an expenditure plan to the Legislature each year together with bills containing the proposed appropriations and reappropriations included in the budget. The Governor may grant reprieves, commutations and pardons for any offense except treason and cases of impeachment. The Governor is removable by majority vote of the Assembly, after trial and conviction by a two-thirds vote of the Court for the Trial of Impeachments. In case the person elected Governor shall die after his election but before having qualified and assumed the office of Governor, the person elected Lieutenant-Governor at the same election shall serve as Governor for the term for which the deceased Governor-elect was elected. In case of a vacancy in the office of Governor alone, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the Lieutenant-Governor for the residue of the term. In case of a vacancy in both the offices of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, both vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the terms at the next general election happening not less than three months after the vacancy in the office of Governor occurs. The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate, or in his absence the Speaker of the Assembly, shall act as Governor until and including Dec. 31 of the year in which such election shall have been held.

Mary O. Donohue, Lieutenant Governor. Salary $151,000, fixed by joint resolution, of the Senate and Assembly adopted pursuant to Sec. 6, Art. IV of the NY State Constitution. Elected for a term of four years. Chosen jointly with the Governor, &quot;by the casting by each voter of a single vote applicable to both offices.&quot; The salary of the Lieutenant Governor shall not be increased or diminished during the term for which he shall have been elected.

Chief of Staff and Press Secretary ­ Brian Vattimo Counsel ­ Matthew Smith Scheduling ­ Gail Pronti Director of Gov. Affairs ­ Grace Koh The Lieutenant Governor must have the same qualifications for office as the Governor and is President of the State Senate &quot;but shall have only a casting vote therein.&quot; The Lieutenant Governor is removable by a majority vote of the Assembly, after trial and conviction by a two thirds vote of the Court for the Trial of Impeachments. In case the person elected Governor shall die after his election but before having qualified and assumed the Office of Governor, the person elected Lieutenant Governor at the same election shall serve as Governor for the term for which the deceased Governorelect was elected. In case of vacancy in the Office of Governor, &quot;the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the Lieutenant Governor for the residue of the term.&quot; A vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor alone remains unfilled for the remainder of the term, the President Pro-Tempore of the Senate, performing all duties of the Lieutenant Governor during such vacancy. In case of a vacancy in both the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor both vacancies &quot;shall be filled for the remainder of the terms at the next general election happening not less than three months after the vacancy in the office of Governor occurs.&quot; The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate &quot;shall perform all duties of Lieutenant Governor and shall act as Governor&quot; until and including December 31 of the year in which such election shall have been made.

84 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 (518) 486-4767 Fax: (518) 402-4015 The head of the division is the State Liquor Authority composed of three Commissioners appointed by the Governor with consent

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of the Senate. Not more than two members shall be of the same political party. Term three years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Chair designated by Governor. Salaries: Chair, $120,800; members, $90,800. Governmental agency of the State of New York responsible for issuing all licenses and permits for the manufacture, whole- sale distribution and retail sale of all alcoholic beverages. The Authority also monitors compliance with the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

175 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014-4604 (212) 627-4455 Fax: (212) 620-5911 TDD: (800) 895-9838 www.nysca.org A State agency providing support for activities of non-profit arts and cultural organizations throughout New York State. Funds are appropriated by the State Legislature. Consists of twenty Council Members, broadly representative of all fields of the performing and fine arts, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The chairperson and vice chairperson are designated by the Governor from the membership of the Council. Council members serve with full voting and policy making privileges until they are re-appointed or replaced, even if their terms have expired. No salary.

Members of the Council Richard J. Schwartz, Chairman, New York City Kitty Carlisle Hart, Chairman Emeritus, New York City Debra R. Black, Vice-Chairman, New York City Charles C. Bergman, New York City Mary B. Buchan, Rochester Donald A. Capoccia, New York City Logan D. Delany, Jr., Irvington Noreen R. Falcone, Skaneateles Lawrence Herbert, New York City Ruth W. Houghton, New York City Karen LeFrak, New York City Susana Leval, New York City Betty Levin, New York City Gerald L. Lippes, Buffalo Linda Mondello, Oyster Bay Cove David A. A. Ridings, Syracuse Judith O. Rubin, New York City Laurie Tisch Sussman, New York City Oscar L. Tang, New York City

First Deputy Superintendent ­ Daniel Muccia Deputy Superintendent and Counsel ­ Sara Kelsey, Esq. Secretary to the Banking Board ­ Christine Tomczak, Esq. Public Information Director ­ Bethany Blankley (212) 618-6620 Banking Board Composed of the Superintendent of Banks as Chair, ex officio, and 16 members appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent. Terms are three years. Eight members must have banking experience; eight are public members. Members receive no salary. Members serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified.

1 World Financial Center, New York, NY 10281 (212) 417-2000 Fax: (212) 417-2001 Composed of three members appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent. Terms six years. Vacancies filled for unexpired terms. Members continue to serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified, or reappointment is made. Members receive reimbursement of expenses as members. Chair elected from among Authority membership.

52 Washington Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144 (518) 473-7793 Fax: (518) 486-7550 NYC Office: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., State Office Building, 163 West 125th St., 14th FI., New York, NY 10027 (212) 961-4121 NYC Regional Office: 80 Maiden Lane, 5th Flr, New York, NY 10038 (212) 383-1788 www.ocfs.state.ny.us The agency has wide-ranging responsibilities for the provision of services to children, youth, families and vulnerable adults. The Office is responsible for programs and services involving, foster care, adoption and adoption assistance, child protective services including operating the State Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, child care and referral programs, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. OCFS is also responsible for the functions performed by the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped. Additionally, the agency operates 42 juvenile residential facilities for youth remanded to the agency's custody and care by the family and criminal courts. It coordinates state government's response to the needs of Native Americans on reservations and in communities, throughout the state and is responsible for the licensing and certification of locally operated and not-for-profit residential facilities, foster care and adoption agencies, and day care providers. (In New York City day care centers are under the auspices of the NYC Department of Health). John A. Johnson ­ Commissioner Executive Deputy Commissioner ­ Roger Biagi Deputy Commissioner for Public Affairs ­ Sandra A. Brown Deputy Commissioner, Division of Administration ­ Acting Deputy Commissioner, Susan Costello Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitative Services ­ Vacant Deputy Commissioner &amp; General Counsel ­ Gail H. Gordon Director, Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Development ­ William F. Baccaglini

W. Averell Harriman New York State Office Building Campus, Bldg. #1, Albany, NY 12239 (518) 457-2487 www.cs.state.ny.us The New York State Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of State government, responsible for administering the State Civil Service Law and enforcing Section 6, Article V of the State Constitution. The Department also provides technical services to improve the administration of the State's municipal civil service agencies (excluding New York City) and administers health, dental, accident and life insurance programs covering State employees and

W. Averell Harriman New York State Office Building Campus, Bldg. #1, Albany, NY 12239 (518) 457-2487 The New York State Civil Service Commission consists of three Commissioners appointed to six year terms by the Governor, with Senate consent. Not more than two Commissioners may be from the same political party. The Governor designates a Commission member as President who serves at the pleasure of the Governor and who is also the head of the Department of Civil Service. Salaries: President, $120,800; Commissioners, $90,800.

655 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001 (212) 216-2000 Fax: (212) 216-2588 www.javitscenter.com The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York, containing 814,400 sq. ft. of exhibition space, is operated by a New York State public benefit corporation. The Center has been developed to generate economic and social benefits to New York City and New York State, while providing sufficient income for the Center to fund its operating cost. Gerald T. McQueen, President and Chief Executive Officer, (212) 216-2130 Vice President, Finance and Administration ­ Edward MacDonald, (212) 216-2369 Vice President, Operations ­ Myles T. McGrane (212) 216-2211

4 Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203-3764 (518) 485-2346 Fax: (518) 485-2467 www.scoc.state.ny.us The New York State Commission of Correction, by legislative mandate, is empowered to oversee and regulate state prisons, county jails and local police departments including facilities within the City of New York, more than 400 facilities in all. The specific power and duties of the Commission are delineated in Article 3 of the New York State Correction Law and include promulgating minimum safety, sanitation and management standards and advising the Governor on standard compliance. The Commission inspects correctional facilities, reviews health care delivery systems, and investigates grievances, complaints, reportable incidents and inmate deaths. The Commission consists of three members appointed by the Governor, with consent of the Senate. Chairman/Commissioner ­ Alan J. Croce Commissioner Chair, Medical Review Board (MRB) ­ Frederick Lamy Commissioner Chair, Citizens' Policy &amp; Complaint Review Council (CPCRC) ­ Daniel B. Reardon Counsel ­ Michael Donegan Public Information Officer ­ Scott Steinhardt

845 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206 (518) 457-8727 Fax: (518) 457-8658 NYC Office: 55 Hanson Pl., Rm. 1000, Brooklyn NY (718) 923-4325 Buffalo Office: 65 Court Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 847-7992 Toll-free number 1-800-247-8035: (Victims/Claimants only) www.cvb.state.ny.us Composed of five members appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent. No more than three members belong to the same political party. Three members have been admitted to practice law in this State not less than five years preceding appointment. Appointments shall be for seven years. One member designated by the Governor as Chair, removable at his pleasure. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms. Salaries: Chair $101,600; members, $90,800. Term Expires Board Members Feb. 28 Joan A. Cusack, Chair .................................................... 2006 Christina Hernandez ....................................................... 2008 Charles F. Marotta .......................................................... 2002 Jacqueline C. Mattina ..................................................... 2005 Benedict J. Monachino .................................................... 2007

515 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207-2964 (518) 257-3000 NYC Office: One Penn Plaza, 52nd FI., New York, NY 10119 (212) 273-5000 www.dasny.org A public benefit corporation authorized to finance, design, construct, equip, purchase, renovate or rehabilitate facilities for use by public and independent higher education institutions, nonprofit health care providers, municipal court facilities, certain nonprofit organizations and certain State and local agencies. The Authority offers its services to municipalities to finance, construct or rehabilitate judicial facilities in conjunction with the State Office of Court Administration's Court Facilities Program. Eleven-member board is composed of State Director of the Budget, State Commissioners of Education and Health, State Comptroller (or Comptroller's appointee), a member appointed by the Speaker of the State Assembly, a member appointed by the Temporary President of the State Senate, and five members, including the Chair, appointed by the Governor. Under the Health Care Financing Consolidation Act of 1995, the Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency (MCFFA) and the Facilities Development Corporation (FDC) were consolidated into the Dormitory Authority effective September 1, 1995. All programs and services previously offered by MCFFA and FDC remain available through the Dormitory Authority.

Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234 (518) 474-3852 NYC Office: 55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 722-2796 www.nysed.gov The Board of Regents and the State Education Department govern education from pre-kindergarten to graduate school, and are constitutionally responsible for setting educational policy, standards, and rules and are legally required to ensure that the entities they oversee carry them out. The Board and Department also oversee 38 licensed professions, provide vocational and educational services to people with disabilities, guide local government records programs and operate the State Archives, Library and Museum. Richard P. Mills, Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York. Elected by the Board of Regents. Salary $170,165. BOARD OF REGENTS Regents' Office: (518) 474-5889 Composed of 16 members one from each of the State's 12 judicial districts and 4 elected at-Iarge by the State Legislature. Term five years. No salary. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms. Terms expire April 1 of the year specified.

40 Steuben Street, Albany, NY 12207-2109 (518) 474-6220 Fax: (518) 486-4068 www.elections.state.ny.us Chapter 604, Laws of 1974 (effective June 1, 1974) established the State Board of Elections as an independent Board within the Executive Department to execute and enforce the Election Law including those provisions pertaining to campaign practices and financing. The Board is composed of four commissioners, each receiving $25,000 per year. Members are appointed by the Governor from recommendations made by the Chair of each of the two major parties, and by the legislative leaders of each of the two major parties represented in the legislature.

NYS URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (d/b/a Empire State Development Corporation) 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (212) 803-3100 NYS Department of Economic Development 30 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12245 (212) 292-5100 www.empire.state.ny.us Recognizing that the businesses of New York State are our customers, it is the joint mission of the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) and the New York State Department of Economic Development (DED) to improve New York State's competitive position and to create and retain quality jobs in a challenging and rapidly changing economy. We will do this by: *Providing customer-driven, cost effective products and services; *Pro-actively advocating for a healthy business environment in New York State; and *Identifying and supporting new and creative solutions to economic development programs. Empire State Development has the ability to acquire, construct, rehabilitate or improve commercial, industrial, civic and residen-

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tial projects that will be job-intensive and alleviate substandard or blighted conditions. Empire State Development offers flexible financing at reduced interest rates, grants, technical assistance and feasibility studies. Directors on the Board of ESDC continue to serve until a successor is appointed or a reappointment is made. ESDC board members receive no compensation. ESDC's Chairman of the Board (who also currently serves as Commissioner of DED) receives an annual compensation of $120,800.

North Country ­ (315) 393-3980 Southern Tier ­ (607) 721-8605 Western New York ­ (716) 856-8111 New York Job Development Authority 633 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017 (212) 803-3523 Composed of eleven members as follows: Commissioner of Economic Development (Chair), Commissioner of Labor, Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, Superintendent of Banks, ex-officio, and seven members appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent. Four year terms. Members receive no compensation. Members continue to serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Provides long-term loans and loan guarantees to aid business and industrial development and improve employment opportunities. Loans of up to 40% (up to 69% in certain cases) of project cost for construction, acquisition, rehabilitation or improvement of manufacturing plants or other eligible businesses, and for machinery and equipment, made through non-profit local development corporations. Loan guarantees can be for up to 80% of project cost.

Two Empire State Plaza, Ste. 1201 Albany, NY 12223 (518) 474-6988 Fax: (518) 473-6795 www.goer.state.ny.us The Office of Employees Relations was established in 1969 as Article 24 of the NYS Executive Law to promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between the State's Executive Branch and its employees, and to protect the public by assuring the orderly and uninterrupted operation of State government. As the Governor's representative in Executive Branch collective

17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 (518) 862-1090 Fax: (518) 862-1091 www.nyserda.org The NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the NYS Legislature. NYSERDA's responsibilities include: conducting a multifaceted energy and environmental research and development program to meet New York State's diverse economic needs; administering the New York Energy Smart program, a statewide public benefit R&amp;D, energy efficiency, and environmental protection program; making energy more affordable for residential and low-income households; helping industries, schools, hospitals, municipalities, not-for-profits, and the residential sector, including low-income residents, implement energy-efficiency measures; providing objective, credible, and useful energy analysis and planning to guide decisions made by major energy stakeholders in the private and public sectors; managing the Western NY Nuclear Service Center at West Valley; coordinating the State's activities on energy emergencies and nuclear regulatory matters and monitoring low-level radioactive waste generation and management in the State; and financing energy related projects, reducing costs for rate payers. Directed by a 13-member board appointed by the Governor. The Chair and Chief Executive Officer are chosen by the Governor from NYSERDA's members. The Commissioners of Environmental Conservation and Transportation, and the Chairs of the New York Power Authority and Public Service Commission serve ex-officio.

625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 (518) 402-6924 Toll Free (Within NY State Only) (800) 882-9721 Fax: (518) 486-9323 www.nysefc.org A public benefit corporation that assists local governments, State agencies and private industry in complying with State and Federal environmental laws and regulations. Administers programs that provide: low-interest loans for water pollution control projects; low interest loans and grants for drinking water protection and/or improvement projects; and grants and technical assistance for small businesses in protecting air and water quality, and for businesses and government agencies in complying with environmental requirements.

123 William St., New York, NY 10038 (212) 417-5046 Created by the State Legislature in September 1975 pursuant the New York State Financial Emergency Act for The City of New York. The Act gives the Control Board powers and responsibilities of review and oversight with respect to the financial management of The New York City government and certain related public authorities. Composed of seven members: the Governor, the State Comptroller, the Mayor, the City Comptroller, and three persons appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor with Senate advice and consent. Elected officials serve for the duration of the Board's existence. No salary. Executive Director of the Board appointed by the Governor and the Mayor, jointly, and serves at the pleasure of the Board.

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242 (518) 474-3899 www.ogs.state.ny.us Develops and administers essential services in support of State agency operation. Functions include: management of State office buildings and provision of leased space for State agencies; design and construction of State facilities; contracting for goods, services and technology for the State and municipalities; and provision of centralized and interagency services, including the delivery of interagency mail and freight, printing and quick copy services, employee and visitor parking, transfer of Federal and State surplus property, and warehousing and distribution of federally donated food to school districts, childcare facilities and food pantries. Kenneth J. Ringler, Jr., Commissioner

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Nelson Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237 (518) 474-7354 www.health.state.ny.us Antonia C. Novello, M.D., M.P.H., Dr., P.H., Commissioner. Appointed by and removable at the pleasure of the Governor, with Senate consent. Executive Deputy Commissioner ­ Dennis Whalen Metropolitan Regional Office 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001 (212) 268-7001 Director ­ Celeste Johnson Public Health Council Meets seven times a year at Department of Health offices, 5 Penn Plaza (8th Ave. between W. 33rd and W. 34th Sts.), New York, NY 10016 or NYS DOH offices, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237. Composed of State Commissioner of Health, exofficio, and fourteen members appointed by the Governor with Senate consent. Term six years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Chair designated by Governor.

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State Hospital Review and Planning Council Nelson Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, Tower Bldg., Albany, NY 12237 Composed of 31 members appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent, to serve not more than two three-year terms in any period of twelve consecutive years. No salary. Assists and advises the State Public Health Council and the State Department of Health as to the need for the establishment, construction and modernization of hospitals and nursing homes. Adopts rules relating to hospital and nursing home operating standards, and a uniform statewide system of reports and audits. State Institutions Uunder Jurisdiction of Department of Health Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, Director ­ Magdalena Ramirez, New York State Veterans Home, Oxford, Administrator ­ Vathsala Venugupalan New York State Veterans Home at St. Albans, Jamaica, Director ­ Neville Goldson New York State Veterans Home at Batavia, Administrator ­ Joanne Hernick New York State Veterans Home at Montrose, Chief Executive Officer ­ Oscar Carter

NYS HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES CORPORATION (NYSHESC)

99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12255 (888) 697-4372 Fax: (518) 474-5593 www.hesc.com Administers New York State student financial aid programs, including: the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan Program) various scholarships, fellowships and other general awards. Governed by a board of trustees which consists of fifteen members, ten of whom shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, three of whom shall be the Commissioner of Education, the Chancellor of the State University, and the Chancellor of the City University of New York. Four members of the board shall be students. One student shall be president of the Student Association of the State University of New York, one student shall be chair of the United Student Senate of the City University of New York, one student shall be a full time student in a degree granting independent institution in New York State, and one student shall be registered in a full time course of study at a State University community college. In the event a student who shall be a member by reason

641 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022 (212) 688-4000 Fax: (212) 872-0789 www.nyhomes.org Created in 1960, HFA finances affordable rental housing and other facilities through the issuance of bonds and the administration of other subsidy and loan programs. Composed of the Commissioners of Taxation and Finance, and

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Housing and Community Renewal, and Director of the Budget, exofficio, and four additional members appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. Terms six years. No compensation. Members continue to serve until reappointed or replaced.

59 Maiden Lane, 31st Flr., New York, NY 10038 (212) 344-6660 www.sic.state.ny.us Established May 1, 1958, an independent, bipartisan, factfinding and evidence-gathering agency with the duty and power to conduct investigations in connection with: (a) enforcement of the laws of the State (with particular reference to organized crime and racketeering); (b) conduct of public officers and public employees, and of officers and employees of public corporations and authorities; (c) any matter concerning the public peace, safety and justice. Consists of six commissioners: two appointed by the Governor (one of whom shall be an attorney); two by the temporary president of the Senate and two by the speaker of the

801 Second Ave., New York, NY 10017 (212) 949-8860 Fax: (212) 949-8864 www.scjc.state.ny.us Investigates complaints of misconduct against judges of the state unified court system and, where appropriate, may determine to admonish, censure or remove from office judges found to have engaged in misconduct. Such Commission determinations are subject to review by the New York State Court of Appeals. Chair ­ Henry T. Berger Administrator ­ Gerald Stern Deputy Administrator ­ Robert H. Tembeckjian Clerk ­ Jean M. Savanyu

Deputy Commissioner ­ Anthony Taverni Inspector General ­ Brian Sanvidge Counsel for Legal Affairs ­ Jerome A. Tracy Office of Communications, Director ­ Robert Lillpopp (518) 457-5519 Apprenticeship and Training Council State Office Bldg., State Campus, Albany, NY 12240 (518) 457-6820 An advisory council to the Commissioner, composed of representatives of employer and employee organizations, and one public representative, all appointed by the Governor. The Commissioners of Economic Development, Education and Labor are ex-officio members. Members continue to serve until a successor is appointed and approved, or a reappointment is made.

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Representing Employees: Daniel Conte, Rochester John Kennedy, Westbury, Vice Chair John Mararia, Hudson Valley Glenn A. Gibson, Buffalo Representing Employers: Washington Bennett, Buffalo Ross Micali, Rochester Vacant Executive Secretary to the Council ­ Edward Drago Industrial Board of Appeals Empire State Plaza, Building 2, Albany, NY 12223 NYC Office: 345 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014 (212) 352-6615 Composed of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation. Chair is a full-time member. At least one member must be a lawyer. Terms six years. Upon petition from an affected party, the board acts in a quasijudicial capacity in reviewing the validity or reasonableness of rules or orders concerning wages and similar labor standards, or concerning occupational and public safety and health in areas not covered by federal standards, issued by the Commissioner of Labor under the Labor Law. Also approves corporate certificates and documents where the purposes and powers of corporations include labor-related activities. On petition, the Board reviews registration and cancellation proceedings for union labels.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Bldg. 12, Room 266, State Office Campus, Albany NY 12240 (518) 457-3101 New York City: 345 Hudson St., NY, NY 10014 Established for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to the Commissioner of Labor on all major matters relating to community services and unemployment insurance programs. The Council possesses full investigatory powers and direct access to all sources of information. It reports annually to the Governor and Legislature. Composed of five members appointed by the Governor, of whom two each represent employers and employees. One public representative serves as Chair. Terms: six years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Removable by the Governor only on stated charges after a hearing. Vacancies filled for unexpired terms.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEAL BOARD 345 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014 (212) 352-6241 The Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and its Administrative Law Judge Section were created by statute to hear and decide disputes under the New York Unemployment Insurance Law. The Administrative Law Judge Section is the first appeals authority. The Appeal Board reviews and decides appeals from decisions made by administrative law judges, and is the final administrative appellate authority. The Appeal Board is subject to review as to questions of law by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Department. Composed of four members appointed by the Governor. Terms six years. Removable by the Governor only on stated charges after a hearing. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms. Members continue to serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified or reappointment is made. Chair ­ Richard M. Rosenbaum John Cullen Frank Grasso Lewis Zankel Deane C. Cooke Executive Director ­ Joseph P. Kearney Chief Administrative Law ­ Robert A. Lorenzo WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD 20 Park Street, Albany, NY 12207 (518) 474-6674 111 Livingston St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 802-6600 Composed of thirteen members appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent. Terms seven years and until successors are appointed and have qualified. At least four members shall be attorneys duly admitted to practice in New York State. Members removable by the Governor only on stated charges after a hearing. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms. Governor designates Chair and Vice Chair. Salaries: Chair, $90,832; Vice Chair, $76,421; members, $68,330.

State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224 (518) 474-7330 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 (212) 416-8000 Consumer Information Line: 1-800-771-7755 www.oag.state.ny.us Attorney General must have the same qualifications for the office as the Governor, and is removable by the State Senate on recommendation of the Governor, for misconduct or malversation in office, if two-thirds of the Senate members concur. When a vacancy occurs other than by removal, the Legislature, if in session, by joint ballot, shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy; in all other cases the vacancy is filled by the Governor. Appointments are made for remainder of the un-expired term. Sec. 1, Art. V, of the NY State Constitution provides that No election of a Comptroller or an Attorney General shall be had except at the time of electing a Governor. Eliot Spitzer, of New York City, Attorney General. Salary $151,150, as fixed by Sec. 60 of the Executive Law. Elected Nov. 5, 2002 . Term expires Dec. 31, 2006 . First Deputy Attorney General ­ Michele Hirshman (212) 416-8040 (518) 474-7330 Assistant First Deputy Attorney General ­ Francine James (212) 416-8036 (518) 474-7330 Solicitor General ­ Caitlin Halligan (212) 416-8020 (518) 474-8016 Counsel to the Attorney General ­ David Nocenti (212) 416-8095 (518) 474-7330 Chief of Staff ­ Richard Baum (212) 416-8050 (518) 474-7330 Deputy Attorney General ­ Beth Golden (212) 416-6125 Special Counsel ­ Vacant (212) 416-8058 Director of Communications ­ Darren Dopp (212) 416-8060 (518) 473-5525 Press Secretary ­ Juanita Scarlett (212) 416-8060 Special Assistant for Executive Services ­ Peter A. Drago (518) 474-7330 Director of Intergovernmental Relations ­ Lila Kirton (212) 416-8926 Assistant Attorney General of Legal Education ­ Rachel Kretser (518) 474-5582 Assistant Attorney General in Charge/Legal Recruitment ­ Vacant (212) 416-8030 Assistant Deputy Attorney General for Program Development ­ Daniel Feldman (212) 416-8167 (518) 402-2185 Assistant Attorney General in Charge Legislative ­ Kathy Bennett (518) 486-3000

1 Executive Centre Dr., Albany, NY 12203-5195 (518) 452-8700: Toll Free (NYS Only): 1-800-342-3335 www.nybarexam.org Composed of five members of the bar appointed from time to time by the Court of Appeals for terms of three years and until successors are appointed and have qualified. Compensation such sum as the Court of Appeals may direct, besides necessary disbursements as authorized. The Board holds examinations twice each year in February and July under the Rules of the Court of Appeals, for admission of attorneys and counselors-at-law. The Board renders an annual account to the Court each year.

Composed of two commissioners jointly appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly. Mandated to draft or aid in the drafting of legislative bills and resolutions at the request of members or committees of either house of the Legislature. Commissioner ­ Ronald H. Backer (518) 455-7501 Commissioner ­ Randall H. Bluth (518) 455-7506 Counsel to the Commission ­ Jamie-Lynne Elacqua (518) 455-7538

THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NY

The legislative power of the State is vested in the Senate and Assembly. A Senator or Member of the Assembly must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the State for five years, and of the Assembly or Senate district for the twelve months immediately preceding election. No member of the Legislature shall, during the time for which he or she was elected, receive any civil appointment from the Governor, the Governor and Senate, the Legislature, or from any city government, to an office which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time. A member of the Legislature may, however, be appointed Commissioner of Deeds or to any office in which he or she shall receive no compensation. The first meeting of each regular session of the Senate and Assembly is held on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January . Each House is the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members. Vacancies are filled by the people for the un-expired term at a special election to be called by the Governor or at the next general election, but no special election shall be held unless such vacancy occurs before April 1 of the last year of the term of office, or unless the vacancy occurs after April 1 and a special session of the Legislature is called to meet before the next general election, or be called after Sept. 19 of such year . TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY SIXTH SESSION (Begins January 8, 2003) THE STATE SENATE Capitol, Albany, NY 12247 (518) 455-2800 www.senate.state.ny.us

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The Lieutenant Governor is President of the State Senate but shall have only a casting vote therein. Composed of 61 members, of which 25 are from the City of New York, as follows: Queens, 6; Kings, 9; New York, 5; Bronx, 4; Richmond, 1. Elected for two year terms which expire December 31 of each even-numbered year. Salary $79,500, fixed by Sec. 5 of the Legislative Law. Each State Senator is also reimbursed actual traveling expenses from place of residence, not more than once each week during the session, plus $138 a day overnight expenses, except for the Albany area Senators, when in Albany. When the Senate alone is convened in extraordinary session, or when serving as members of the Court for the Trial of Impeachments, Senators receive an additional per diem allowance to be fixed by law. Neither the salary nor any other allowance of any State Senator may be increased or diminished during the term for which he or she shall have been elected. Officers Of The State Senate President of the Senate ­ Lieutenant Governor Mary O. Donohue President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader ­ Senator Joseph L. Bruno Vice President Pro Tempore ­ Senator Frank Padavan Deputy Majority Leader for Legislative Operations ­ Senator Dean G. Skelos Chairman of Finance Committee ­ Senator Owen H. Johnson Minority Leader ­ Senator David A. Paterson Deputy Minority Leader ­ Senator Eric T. Schneiderman Secretary of the Senate ­ Steven M. Boggess NYS SENATORS FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK State Senators from Queens County Dist. 10 Ada L. Smith (D) 116-43 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 ................................. (718) 332-2537 11 Frank Padavan (R-C) 89-39 Gettysburg St., Bellerose, NY 11426 ................................ (718) 343-0255 13 John D. Sabini (D) 513 Legislative Office Bldg. Albany, NY ................................................................. (518) 455-2529 12 George Onorato (D) 28-11 Astoria Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11102 ..................... (718) 545-9706 14 Malcolm A. Smith (R) 172-12 Linden Boulevard St. Albans, NY 11434 (718) 291-9097

LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY State Capitol, Rm. 337, Albany, NY 12224 (518) 455-2468 or (518) 455-4000 Provides reference and research assistance to legislators and legislative staff. Open throughout the year. Librarians and assistants appointed by Temporary President of the Senate and Speaker of the Assembly. Legislative Librarian ­ Ellen Breslin Legislative Librarian ­ James Giliberto

NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY

1 Broadway Center, P .O. Box 7500 Schenectady, NY 12301-7500 (518) 388-3300 www.nylottery.org The Lottery was reconstituted by legislation signed into law in April 1976 and was re-organized as an independent unit within the Department of Taxation and Finance. Director has full authority over the administration of the Lottery, the purpose of which is to produce funds for education. Director ­ Margaret DeFrancisco New York Office 175 Varick St., 5th Flr. New York, NY 10014 (646) 486-6100 Regional Director ­ Charles O'Donnell (646) 486-6160 Secretary to the Director ­ Jennifer Millis (646) 486-6160 Claims Center 15 Beaver St., New York, NY 10004 (212) 383-1317 Chief of Claims ­ Thomas Pospisil (212) 383-2652

Mental Health Services Council Created to advise Commissioner and Office of Mental Health on mental health related issues such as needs and services available to individuals who are chronically mentally ill, elderly, multiply disabled, children and adolescents, and financing of community based services. Composed of the Commissioner of Mental Health (ex-officio), the Chairperson of the Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors and 24 other members appointed by the Governor with Senate consent. Terms three years. No compensation.

OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

44 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12229 (518) 473-9689 TTY/TDD (518) 474-3694 Fax: (518) 474-1335 www.omr.state.ny.us Established by Chapter 978 of the Laws of 1978. Responsible for planning and administering programs for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and conducting research into the causes and treatment of mental retardation and developmental disabilities in New York State. Thomas A. Maul, Commissioner of OMADD. Appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Appointed June 13, 1995. Salary $136,000. (518) 473-1997 Executive Deputy Commissioner ­ Helene DeSanto (518) 474-8115 Agency Ombudsman ­ Tracy Durfee (518) 473-1997 Director of Public Affairs ­ Deborah Sturm Rausch (518) 474-6601 NEW YORK CITY REGIONAL OFFICE 75 Morton St., New York, NY 10014 Associate Commissioner ­ Kathleen M. Broderick (212) 229-3231 Deputy Commissioner for Quality Assurance ­ Jan Abelseth (212) 229-3350 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES OFFICES (DDSO) WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS (DC) Each Developmental Center has a separate Board of Visitors composed of seven to nine members appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent for a four year term.

401 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305-2397 The Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled was created by Chapter 655 of the Laws of 1977. The Commission oversees programs operated or licensed by the Office of Mental Health, the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Responsibilities of the Commission include: investigating complaints, including allegations of patient abuse or mistreatment in State operated and State Iicensed mental hygiene facilities; receiving reports of all deaths of patients and determining whether a death warrants investigation; conducting policy, program and cost-effectiveness studies to advise the Governor and the Legislature; providing periodic orientation, training and informational programs to assist the Boards of Visitors of State psychiatric and developmental centers; and administering the State's Protection and Advocacy Program for the Developmentally Disabled (PADD). The Commission is the State's designated agency to provide a Federally funded Protection and Advocacy (P &amp; A) system of services for the developmentally disabled pursuant to Public Law 94-103, and it administers the Federally funded Client Assistance Program (CAP) for persons receiving or seeking vocational rehabilitation services. On October 1, 1986, the Commission assumed responsibility for investigating alleged child abuse involving residents of mental hygiene facilities. In 1986-87, the Commission implemented Public Law 99-319, Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill individuals (PAM II) Act, under which the Commission investigates abuse/ mistreatment of the mentally ill persons in residential programs

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and pursues legal and administrative remedies to protect the rights of residents, including problems arising within 90 days of discharge. The Commission also administers the Surrogate Decision Making Program, a program providing a non-judicial, faster and cost effective approach for securing informed consent for major medical care needed by mentally disabled persons living in residential programs. Within the Commission are two advisory bodies, each comprised of 15 members appointed by the Governor. The Mental Hygiene Medical Review Board consists of medical and psychiatric specialists who review deaths at mental hygiene facilities. The Advisory Council to the Commission advises and assists the Commission in developing policies, plans and programs. Gary D. O'Brien ­ Chairman ­ Elizabeth W. Stack ­ Commissioner Angelo T. Muccigrosso­ Commissioner Gary W. Masline ­ Assistant Counsel and Executive Assistant to the Chair (518) 381-7023

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347 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017 (212) 878-7000 Fax: (212) 878-7264 Public Information: (718) 330-3000 www.mtahq.org The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board is composed of a Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and 18 other members appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. New York City residency required for three of the five members appointed by the Governor; four members appointed on recommendation of the Mayor of New York City; seven appointed on recommendation of County Executives of the counties in which they must reside, as follows: Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Rockland. Members from the latter four counties cast one collective vote. Non-voting members are appointed by the Governor and represent labor and the riding public. Terms six years. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms. Salaries: Chairman, unsalaried. The board comprises the following standing committees: · Committee on Operations of New York City Transit · Committee on Operations of The Long Island Rail Road and the Long Island Bus · Committee on Operations of the Metro-North Railroad · Committee on Operations of Bridges and Tunnels · Committee on Finance

Created as an independent oversight agency to review the operations of the MTA and its constituent agencies: the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA), Metro-North Commuter Railroad (Metro-North), Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority (MSBA), the New York City Transit Authority (TA), Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority (SIRTOA), and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA). The Inspector General is appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent for a five year term. The office conducts audits and investigations on its own initiative, as well as those proposed from other sources.

Created in 1970, SONYMA issues mortgage revenue bonds to provide below market rate mortgage loans for single family housing and provides mortgage insurance on loans for the acquisition, refinancing, and rehabilitation of residential, community service and certain retail facilities for qualifying projects. Members serve until reappointed or until a successor is appointed or reappointed.

Composed of nine Directors, appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate; four chosen on written recommendation of the Mayor of the City of New York. Chair appointed by the Governor. Terms: four years. No compensation.

641 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022 (212) 688-4000 Fax: (212) 872-0789 MBBA was created in 1972 to foster and promote the provision of adequate capital markets for, and to facilitate borrowings by, the State's municipalities for their public improvements or purposes; to assist those municipalities in fulfilling their needs for improvements by the creation of indebtedness; and further, to encourage continued investor interest in the purchase of bonds or notes of municipalities as sound and preferred securities for investment. The membership of MBBA consists of the State Comptroller (or a director appointed by the Comptroller), the Secretary of State, the Director of the Budget and the Chairman of the NYS Housing Finance Agency, and three additional directors appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, at least one of whom must be an elected official of a municipality. The directors appointed by the Governor serve for the full or unexpired portions of four-year terms.

Kenneth M. Bialo, Vice Chairman elected municipal official appointed by Governor ..................................... 1/1/06 F. Michael Stapleton, appointed by the Governor ............ 1/1/04 Michael J. Townsend, appointed by the Governor .......... 1/1/04

NORTHEASTERN QUEENS NATURE AND HISTORICAL PRESERVE COMMISSION

Bldg. 635, Bayside St. (Box 5) Fort Totten, Queens, NY 11359 (718) 229-8805 Fax: (718) 229-6131 www.sneq.com Composed of seven members appointed by the Governor. Members select Chair and Vice Chair from among themselves. Terms: five years. No compensation. Members serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified.

Agency Bldg. No.1, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12238 (518) 474-0456 NYC Office: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 (212) 866-2740 Responsible to the Governor for administration of a statewide system of 164 State Parks, 37 State Historic Sites as well as recreational and cultural programming within these facilities and as outreach from them. Additionally, the Office manages numerous State and Federal grant in aid programs relating to parklands, recreation and historic preservation; administers the Heritage Areas program, the State Navigation law, boating and recreational vehicle safety and education programs, and varied athletic programs including the Empire State Games. The Office comprises 11 regions and statewide administrative offices in Albany. It also includes the State Council of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the State Board for Historic Preservation. Bernadette Castro, Commissioner, State Historic

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Assistant Deputy Commissioner, NYC State Park Region ­ Maryellen Kris (212) 866-2740 State Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commission for the City Of New York Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 W. 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 (212) 866-2740 Acts as the central advisory agency on all matters affecting parks, outdoor recreation and historic preservation within the New York City State Park Region. Seven members appointed for seven year terms by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. Edward F. Cox, Chair Theodore Roosevelt, IV Myra Mahon Jeffery E. Livingston Cynthia Wainwright Seema Goldstein Adrian Benepe NYS Board For Historic Preservation Peebles Island, 219 Delaware Ave, Waterford, NY 12188 (518) 237-8643 Created by legislation enacted in 1972 and expanded under the State Historic Preservation Act of 1980. A thirteen member unsalaried Board. Eight members appointed by the Governor; plus as ex-officio members, the Commissioner of Education, the Chair of the State Council of Parks, the Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts, the Secretary of State and the Commissioner of the Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Robert B. Mackay, Chair, Setauket, NY Christina R. Davis, New York, NY Frank Sanchis, Peekskill, NY Elise Johnson-Schmidt, Corning, NY Elizabeth L. Watson, Cold Spring Harbor, NY Joseph Ryan, Buchanan, NY Arete Swartz Warren, New York, NY Executive Secretary ­ Robert D. Kuhn Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation ­ Vacant

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NYS Council Of Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation Agency Bldg., No.1, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12238 (518)-474-0456 Consists of the chairs of the 11 regional park commissions, the Chair of the State Board for Historic Preservation, the Commissioner of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Commissioner of DEC. Reviews and makes recommendations on policy, budget and statewide plans of the Office, and submits reports on its activities to the Governor. Acts as an advisory board on matters affecting parks, recreation and historic preservation. Meets four times per year. Chair and NYC Regional Chair ­ Edward F. Cox Executive Secretary ­ Commissioner Bernadette Castro

DIVISION OF PAROLE

97 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206 (518) 473-9400 Fax: (518) 473-6037 NYC Office: 119 W. 31st St., New York, NY 10001 (212) 736-9924 Fax: (212) 736-0211 E-mail: [email protected] The Parole Board is an administrative body within the Division of Parole possessing the powers and duties specified in Section 259-c of the New York Executive Law. The Board consists of up to nineteen members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the NY State Senate. The term of office of each member of the Board is normally six years. However, any member chosen to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term is appointed for the remainder of the un-expired term of the member whom he or she is to succeed. Salaries: Chair, $120,800, members, $101,600. Chair ­ Brion D. Travis

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. #22, State Campus, Albany, NY 12226 (518) 457-6811 www.troopers.state.ny.us The Division of State Police is authorized by section 223 of the Executive Law. The Division is a full service law enforcement agency whose goal is to provide effective, cost efficient police service to the people of New York State. Its members strive to preserve peace, enforce laws, protect life and property, detect and prevent crime and arrest violators. The Division operates the New York Statewide Police Information Network (NYSPIN), which serves the entire criminal justice community by providing timely access to police information, Department of Motor Vehicles, the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and the National Crime Information Center via more than 800 computer terminals, and hundreds of additional computer-to-computer interfaces around the state. James W. McMahon, Superintendent of State Police. Appointed by the Governor with consent of the Senate. First Deputy Superintendent ­ Wayne E. Bennett Dep. Superintendent, Field Command ­ William J. DeBlock Deputy Superintendent, Administration ­ David L. Christler Deputy Superintendent, Employee Relations ­ Deborah J. Campbell Deputy Superintendent, Internal Affairs ­ Harry J. Corbitt

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THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY

225 Park Avenue South, New York 10003 (212) 435-7000 www.panynj.gov Empowered to purchase, construct, lease and operate terminal, transportation and other facilities of commerce within the Port District as defined by law. As a financially self-supporting organization, the Port Authority does not receive tax revenue from any state or local jurisdiction and has no power to tax. The agency relies on revenues generated form facility operations and major capital projects are financed with the issuance of the authority's own bonds. The Board of Commissioners is composed of 12 commissioners, 6 each from New York and New Jersey, appointed by the Governors of the respective states, with each state's Senate consent for overlapping terms of 6 years each. No salary. The Chair elected by Commissioners, with the consent of the two governors. Board meets last Thursday of the month and on an asneeded basis. Commissioners whose terms expire continue to serve until reappointment or appointment of a successor.

123 Main St., White Plains, NY 10601-3170 (914) 681-6200 www.nypa.gov Composed of five Trustees appointed by the Governor, with Senate consent. Term five years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Trustees designate Chair. Salary: Chair only, $52,500. Removable by the Senate upon recommendation of the Governor. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms.

80 Wolf Rd. Suite 501., Albany, NY 12205 (518) 485-2395 Fax: (518) 485-5140 dpca.state.ny.us The Division is empowered by Section 243 of the Executive Law to oversee the practice of probation and alternatives to incarceration throughout the State. The agency's mission is to promote and facilitate probation or other community corrections programs through funding and oversight. Sara Tullar Fasoldt, State Director. Appointed by the Governor with Consent of the Senate. Executive Deputy Director ­ Robert Maccarone (518) 485-7692 Secretary to the Director ­ Barbara J. Flanigan (518) 485-7692 Counsel ­ Linda J. Valenti (518) 485-7692 Administrative Officer ­ Howard R. Bancroft (518) 485-7692

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NYS PROJECT FINANCE AGENCY

641 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022 (212) 688-4000 Fax: (212) 872-0789 The New York State Project Finance Agency was created on February 26, 1975, to assist the New York State Urban Development Corporation in the financing of its operations and ultimate completion of projects. The membership consists of the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance, the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, the Director of the Budget, the Chairperson of the New York State Housing Agency and three members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. The Chairperson of the New York State Housing Finance Agency is Chairperson of the agency. Terms, subsequent to original appointees are six years.

Executive offices Albany: 3 Empire State Plaza 12223 (518) 474-7080 NYC: One Penn Plaza New York, NY 10119 (212) 290-4416 Consumer Complaints: (800) 342-3377 The Commission regulates, sets rates for and ensures adequate service by New York State's electric, gas, steam, telecommunications and water utilities. The Commission also exercises jurisdiction over cable companies and the siting of major gas and electric transmission facilities and is responsible for ensuring the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines. Commission sessions are usually held every three weeks; special sessions called as required. Composed of five Commissioners, appointed by the Governor (who may increase membership to seven upon certification by Commission as to need in the proper disposition of business), with Senate consent. Chair designated by Governor. Members continue to serve until a successor is appointed and is confirmed. Terms six years, but further certification required at expiration of terms of the two additional members. Salaries: Chair, $127,000; Commissioners, $109,800.

Exec. Office: 1 Watervliet Ave. Ext. Suite 2, Albany, NY 12206 (518) 453-8460 Fax: (518) 453-8490 1 Penn Plaza, 7th FI., New York, NY 10119 (212) 290-4401 Has general jurisdiction over all horse racing (thoroughbred, standardbred and quarter-horse) and all pari-mutuel wagering both on-track and off-track, charitable gaming (bingo, belljar, casino nights, raffles), Native American Casinos and the corporations, associations and persons engaged therein. Members are appointed to six year terms by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. Not more than two members shall belong to the same political party. Members serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Salaries: Chair, $120,800; other members, $101,600.

Sheridan Hollow Plaza, 16 Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 122102714 (518) 486-5446 Fax: (518) 474-3864 www.orps.state.ny.us Main responsibilities are to establish equalization rates for local governments and help them improve property tax administration. Five Board members appointed by the Governor, with advice and consent of the Senate. Staggered eight-year terms (no two terms expire in the same year). No salary.

Alfred E. Smith Office Bldg., 17th FI., Albany, NY 12225 (518) 486-3292 Fax: (518) 473-9342 www.gorr.state.ny.us and www.nys-permits.org E-mail: [email protected] The Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform (GORR) was established by an Executive Order in 1995 to enhance the growth of private sector jobs in New York within a regulatory environment that protects the public safety and health. The regulations review and reform programs analyze State agency regulations for compliance with criteria prescribed in the Execu- tive Order and the State Administrative Procedure Act to insure that such regulations do not unnecessarily impair the State's economy. The programs include oversight of and assistance to agencies in improving the State's regulatory climate by eliminating unnecessarily prescriptive or inflexible regulations, providing mandate relief to local governments, and requiring that regulations be developed with input from the regulated community and supported by sound data. These efforts may include a negotiated rule making or policy dialogue with those parties affected by proposed or existing regulations and may also require the use of formal cost-benefit analysis or risk assessment to support the need for regulation. GORR's business permits assistance program expedites the permitting process by providing specialized information and assistance to businesses, not-for-profits and individuals regarding State licensing and permitting requirement. Daniel D. Hogan, Director Deputy Director-- David S. Bradley, Business Permit Assistance 1-800-342-3464 Counsel for Regulatory Reform ­ Amelia Stern (518) 473-0620 Regulatory Reform (518) 486-3292

Riverfront Professional Tower 500 Federal St., 5th Flr., Troy, NY 12180-2893 (518) 266-3036 Administers and operates the Division of Tax Appeals, a separate and independent division of the Department of Taxation and Finance. This division conducts formal hearings and renders decisions on disputes involving taxpayers and the Department. Tribunal composed of three members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. Terms: 9 years.

10 Corporate Woods Drive, Albany, NY 12211-2395 (518) 447-2666 Administered by the New York State Teachers' Retirement Board, composed of ten members: The State Comptroller, or the Comptroller's designee (C); three appointed by the Board of Regents (R); two appointed by the Commissioner of Education (E); one retired member elected by the retired teachers (RE); and three elected from among members of the Retirement System (T). Term three years and until successors are appointed and have qualified. No salary. President and Vice President selected by Board.

Composed of three members appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation. Terms nine years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. Chair designated by Governor and shall be chief executive officer. No compensation. Removable by the Governor only on stated charges after a hearing. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms.

State University Plaza, P.O. Box 1946, Albany, NY 12201 (518) 689-2500 A public benefit corporation created in 1962 to plan, construct, and provide financing for facilities required by the State University of New York. Governed by three Trustees, appointed by the Governor, two of whom are confirmed by the Senate, and the other must be a Trustee of the State University. The Governor designates the Chair. Term, six years. No salary. Headed by a General Manager appointed by the Trustees.

State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246 (518) 443-5555 www.suny.edu SUNY, the nation's largest comprehensive university system, enrolls more than 402, 000 students at its 64 campuses across the state, including New York City. SUNY institutions in New York City, include: the Fashion Institute of Technology and the College of Optometry in Manhattan, Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, and the Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in the Bronx.

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Governed by a 16-member Board of Trustees. 15 appointed by the Governor with Senate consent. Seven-year terms; vacancies filled for un-expired terms. No salary. Sixteenth member (President of the university-wide Student Assembly) serves a one-year term. Governor designates Chair and Vice Chair. Members serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified.

Fashion Institute of Technology Seventh Avenue at 27th St., New York, NY 10001-5992 (212) 217 -7660 President ­ Joyce F. Brown Cooperative Extension Cornell University 16 East 34th St., 8th FI., New York, NY 10016-4328 (212) 340-2900 Established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. Helps citizens apply Cornell-generated knowledge in the issue areas of environmental protection and enhancement; food, nutrition and health; and community and economic viability. An affiliate of the College of Agriculture &amp; Life Sciences and the College of Human Ecology, both State University statutory colleges. City Director ­ Dr. Ruth Allen (212) 340-2904 Administrative Manager ­ Tatyana Fabrikant (212) 340-2909

39 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 (212) 742-9280 Established by a Compact between New York and New Jersey (NY Laws 1953, c.882). Licenses and registers various occupations and services in the Port of New York District, investigates criminal activity and waterfront practices in the Port, regulates the size of the longshore work force, and operates employment information centers to provide data concerning opportunities for dock employment and to oversee hiring of pier workers. Composed of two members, one appointed by the Governor of New York, with consent of the New York State Senate, and one by the Governor of New Jersey, with the consent of the New Jersey State Senate. Terms three years and until successors are appointed and have qualified. Salary $37,870. Removable by the appointing power. Vacancies filled for un-expired terms.

22 Cortlandt St., 11th Flr., New York, NY 10007-3107 (212) 417-5822 Albany Office: 40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12243 (518) 474-9638 Fraud, Abuse &amp; Complaint Hot Line (800) 682-4530 The Office of the Welfare Inspector General was created in 1992 to investigate and prosecute fraud, abuse and illegal acts within the Department of Social Services and social service districts and by contractors and recipients of public assistance services as provided by the Department of Social Services. When the Department of Social Services was abolished in 1997 and replaced by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Office of Children and Family Services, the office's mandate was enlarged to cover these two state agencies. The Inspector General is appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a five year term. Inspector General ­ Paul Balukas Counsel ­ Pasqualino Russo Chief Investigator ­ Robert L. Waters Special Assistant Attorney General ­ Andrew J. Weiss Administrative Assistant ­ Wanda Hernandez

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NYC Office: 633 Third Ave., 38th Fl., New York, NY 10017 (212) 681-4547 Albany: Executive Chamber, Albany, New York 12224 (518) 473-5067 www.women.state.ny.us Works with State agencies, the Legislature, women's groups, and community organizations to ensure that women's interests and perspectives are considered in the formulation of public policy while serving as an advocate for women on issues that affect the quality of their lives. The Division is in the Executive Chamber and the Director is a member of the Governor's Cabinet and Senior Staff. Director ­ Elaine Wingate Conway (212) 681-4547 Deputy Director ­ Carolyn Peterson Vaccaro (518) 473-5067

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THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIALS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES GEORGE W. BUSH of Texas THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES RICHARD B. CHENEY of Wyoming

CABINET MEMBERS SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN POWELL of New York SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY JOHN SNOW of Ohio SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD of Illinois ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT of Missouri SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR GALE NORTON of Colorado SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE ANN VENEMAN of California SECRETARY OF COMMERCE DON EVANS of Texas SECRETARY OF LABOR ELAINE CHAO of Kentucky SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TOMMY THOMPSON of Wisconsin SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TOM RIDGE of Pennsylvania SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEL MARTINEZ of Florida SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION NORMAN Y. MINETA of California SECRETARY OF ENERGY SPENCER ABRAHAM of Michigan SECRETARY OF EDUCATION RODERICK PAIGE of Texas SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ANTHONY PRINCIPI of New Jersey National Motto of The United States: &quot;IN GOD WE TRUST&quot;, Public Law 851, Approved July 30, 1956.

1 Died in office April 20, 1812. 2Died in office Nov. 23, 1814. 3Resigned to become U.S. Senator Dec. 28, 1832. 4Died in office April 4, 1841, total service 1 month; succeeded by V.P. Tyler, who served out remainder of term. 5Died in office July 9, 1850; total service 1 year, 4 months, 5 days; succeeded by V.P. Fillmore, who served out remainder of term. 6Died in office April 18, 1853.

7 Died in office April 15, 1865, total service 4 years, 1 month, 11 days; succeeded by V.P. Johnson, who served out remainder of term. 8Died in office Nov. 22, 1875.9Died in office Sept. 19, 1881, total service 6 months,15 days; succeeded by V.P. Arthur, who served out remainder of term. 10Died in office Nov. 25, 1885. 11Died in office Nov. 21, 1899. 12Died in office Sept. 14, 1901, total service 4 years, 6 months, 10 days; succeeded by V.P. Roosevelt, who served out remaindre of term and a subsequent full term to which he was elected Nov. 8, 1904. 13Died in office Oct. 30, 1912. 14Died in office Aug. 2, 1923, total service 2 years, 4 months, 29 days; succeeded by V.P. Coolidge, who served remainder of term and a subsequent term to

15 Died in office April 12, 1945; succeeded by V.P. Truman, who served out remainder of term and was elected Nov. 2, 1948 to a full term. 16Died in office Nov. 22, 1963; succeeded by V.P. Johnson, to serve out remainder of term expiring Jan. 20, 1965. 17Resigned Oct. 11, 1973. 18Sworn in as VicePresident Dec. 6, 1973 (under 25th Amend.) after nomination by President Nixon and confirmation of both House of Congress. 19Resigned Aug. 9, 1974; total service, 5 years, 6 months, 20 days. 20Sworn in as President Aug. 9, 1974. 21Nominated by President and confirmed by the Congress; took office Dec. 19, 1974.

The White House, Washington, DC 20500 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 456-1414 www.whitehouse.gov/president George W. Bush of Texas, President of the United States (R). elected at the general election held Nov. 7, 2000, for a term of four years expiring at noon, January 20, 2005. Salary $400,000. The President also receives an expense allowance of $50,000 to assist in defraying expenses resulting from the discharge of his official duties for which no accounting shall be made by him other than for income tax purposes. There may be expended for traveling expenses not exceeding $100,000, such sum when appropriated by Congress to be expended at the discretion of the President and accounted for on his certificate solely. The compensation of the President shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall have been elected and he shall not receive within that period any other emolument.

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No person except a natural born citizen shall be eligible to the Office of President, neither shall any person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the age of 35 years, and been 14 years a resident within the United States. Any person is limited to two elected terms as President, or to one elected term if the person served or acted as President for more than two years of a term for which another had been elected as President.

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In accordance with the 12th Amendment, members of the Electoral College shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice President, one of whom at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves. President is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States. The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from the office on impeachment for and conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. See &quot;Court for Trial of Impeachments.&quot; The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment. If the President-elect shall have died at the time fixed for the beginning of his term, the Vice President-elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President-elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President-elect shall act as President-elect until a President shall have qualified. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, or inability to discharge the duties and powers of the said office, the same shall devolve to the Vice President. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress. Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President. &quot;Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in

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session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.&quot; The legal order of succession after the Vice President, to &quot;act as President&quot; is: Speaker of the House of Representatives, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 (202) 456-1414 Chief of Staff--Andrew H. Card, Jr.

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Council of Economic Advisers Chair-- R. Glenn Hubbard Council on Environmental Quality Chair-- James L. Connaughton National Economic Council Assistant to the President and Chairman of the National Economic Council-- Lawrence B. Lindsey National Security Council Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs-- Condoleezza Rice Office of Administration Director-- Phillip Larsen Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director--Jim Towey Office of Management and Budget Director-- Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.

Office of National Drug Control Policy Acting Director-- John Walters Office of Science and Technology Policy Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Director--Dr. John H. Marburger, III, Ph. D Office of United States Trade Representative US Trade Representative--Robert B. Zoellick President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board Chair--Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret) White House Military Office-(WHMO) Deputy Assistant to the President and Director-- Rear Admiral Michael H. Miller

1400 &amp; Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-2791 www.usda.gov The USDA's mission is to enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture, ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; supporting sound development of rural communities; providing economic opportu-

Court House Plaza II, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 696-6900 Fax: (703) 696-6666 www.abmc.gov The Commission is responsible for commemorating the services of the American Armed Forces where they have served since April 6, 1917 through the establishment of suitable memorial shrines; designing, constructing, operating and maintaining permanent American military burial grounds in foreign countries. General P. X. Kelley, USMC (Ret) ­ Chairman

Washington, DC 20505 (703) 482-0623 Fax: (703) 482-1739 www.cia.gov The CIA is an independent agency, responsible to the President through the Director of Central Intelligence, and accountable to the American people through the intelligence oversight committees of the U.S. Congress. CIA's mission is to support the President, the National Security Council, and all officials who make and execute the U.S. national security policy. George J. Tenet ­ Director of Central Intelligence Deputy Director of Central Intelligence--John E. McLaughlin Executive Director--Buzzy Krongrad Deputy Director of Intelligence ­ Jami A. Miscik Associate Director of Central Intelligence for Homeland Security --Winston P. Wiley Operations, Deputy Director--Jim L. Pavitt Science and Technology, Deputy Director ­ Dr. Donald M Kerr